This is a Bumble Bee (also called “The Scratcher) mask from the Kwakiutl people of the Pacific Northwest. Often worn by children during the Potlatch ceremony; the Bee Dancers would provide some comic relief as they buzzed around the participants. Those that were “stung” by the bees would then be […]
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The American Porcupine(Erethizon dorsatum), is from the rodent family. It is characterized by the long, sharp quills that line its back and tail. When threatened, a porcupine will bristle its quills and use them as defense against a predator by slapping the tail against the threat. Despite its aggressive appearance, […]
The museum has the pleasure of greeting visitors from all over the world every year. Since our mission is to support Native people, we encourage our guests to include their tribal affiliation when they sign our Guest Book. Not only do we get to enjoy discovering how many of our […]
Happy New Year! As we drift into 2014, we have a lot of new and exciting changes happening for the museum! Winter Hours Reminder This week we are switching over to our Winter Hours, so make sure to plan ahead if you wish to visit the museum. Hours are: […]
The museum has had the pleasure of being able to connect with some truly fantastic people. John Blackfeather has been a long-time friend of the museum and has often participated in the annual Journey Home events. We are delighted to share this article featuring an interview with John. Please follow […]
There are more than 300 different Kachinas! Figuring out a specific Kachina can be very difficult, particularly if the Kachina is not signed on the bottom. Even if the Kachina is signed, each carver puts his own personal touch on his work, making the process of figuring out the Kachina […]
As part of our new “Seasons of Change” exhibit, we have a Web Of Life section were we discuss how we are all connected to our environment. Included in this exhibit is a sheet for our visitors to add any suggestions to help save our environment. We will occasionally be […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2013 MUSEUM RECEIVES UNUSUAL ARTIFACT Frisco: While visiting the Outer Banks this summer, Rick and Betty Shafer from Hiller, Pennsylvania had a touch of intrigue when they took a beach walk in the Rodanthe area. Near the shoreline, feeling a small “lump” under […]
In the harsh winter months of the north west, water sources freeze solid. Most of us would consider it impossible to fish in this harsh environment. The Intuit never let this “complication” hinder them. They still had to provide food for their families. The doll featured here shows an Inuit […]
The Seminole people reside in the Everglades of southern Florida. In the late 1800’s the women began making dolls out of the palmetto for the tribe’s children. The fibers of the palmetto were used for the majority of the doll’s construction. Later, cotton was used to stuff the doll’s fiber […]
In a previous post we shared information on adult made Inuit dolls. It is obvious from the details that this marvelous figure was made for the tourist trade. Some dolls were featured with exquisite details portraying every day life. For example, this doll hows a small mammal, probably a beaver, […]
This small, elegant basket is made by the Nuu-chah-nulth people. Commonly referred to as Nootka, the Nuu-chah-nulth reside on the westcoast of Vancouver Island. While they are primarily for their woodworking, cedar canoes, and large multifamily housing; they also produce very fine basket work. In the 1860’s, the Nuu-chah-nulth started […]