The Pacific Northwest is well known for its amazing baskets made from cedar and local grasses. Some baskets made in this are were woven so tightly they were able to easily hold water! The lidded basket that pictured here is approximately 2 inches tall and is common to the Makah […]
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As we drift into Autumn, we’ve gotten a new list of suggestions to share from our new interactive Seasons of Change exhibit! Use energy efficient appliances – A.C. Try to not cut down trees Live in harmony and respect nature Education! Teach Indigenous leadership and connect with the Indigenous environment […]
This is a fantastic carving of a bear. The Zuni were, and still are, the most well known for their fetish carving. Wait…did we just say “fetish”? The word may not have the same conotations here as its contemporary use. In this context, the word fetish goes back to its […]
A tool that most are familiar with when discussing Native artifacts are the grinding stones. A common image brought to mind is a large stone with a gentle bowl sloped in the center. While the most prevalent understanding is to grind food such as acorns, corn, and other grains into […]
We’ve got another amazing raffle going on at the museum! Check out below for more details This gorgeous dreamcatcher was made right here at the museum! The wolf was lovingly hand-carved into the antler and retains the natural coloring of the antler. Made to resemble a realistic spider web, the […]
Native crafts may not always appear as one may imagine. This unique pouch is just one example of an item made for the tourist trade. Originating in the Great Lakes Region, the pouch is comprised of six individual panels of leather. Fine beadwork helps hide the seams and adorns the […]
Soapstone is a wonderful medium for carving and is often used to create visages of animals. Because the stone is relatively soft, it ranks 1 out of 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Its low density makes it a perfect medium for scratching line designs. The stone must first be […]
Some things in life are free . . . On Saturday, September 26, 2015, individuals will have an opportunity to visit the Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center with FREE admission. The museum will participate in the twelfth annual Museum Day Live! presented by Smithsonian magazine. On Museum […]
Have you ever wanted to be able to learn how to do some of the delicate beadwork that you see in our exhibits? Now you can! The museum staff has created a kit that contains everything to make your very own beaded bracelet! Peyote stitch, sometimes called gourd stitch, is […]
This is a beautiful example of pottery that was done by a member of the Quezada family of Mexico. In the 1970’s, Juan Quezada began experimenting with the Casas Grandes, or Mata Ortiz, style of pottery. Living in Casas Grandes, Juan was captivated at a young age by the exquisite […]
Bags and pouches were used for many things. This photo shows an Arapaho paint pouch. The beadwork covering this item is done in a pattern called “lazy stitch”, meaning that several beads were strug at a time and set into rows. Even putting 10 beads on at a time, it […]
We’ve got another amazing raffle going on at the museum! Check out below for more details This gorgeous dreamcatcher was made right here at the museum! The wolf was lovingly hand-carved into the antler and retains the natural coloring of the antler. Made to resemble a realistic spider web, the […]