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Eastern Long Island Indigenous basket
Sturdy-handled basket with splints of equal width, upright walls, and splint wrapping around the rim for additional support. This basket shares basket-making techniques used by Pequot, Mohegan, Nipmuck, and other Indigenous makers of Eastern New…
Eastern Long Island Indigenous basket
Sturdy-handled basket with splints of equal width, upright walls, and splint wrapping around the rim for additional support. This basket shares basket-making techniques used by Pequot, Mohegan, Nipmuck, and other Indigenous makers of Eastern New…
Southeastern New England Indigenous basket
The aesthetic and technical features of this basket suggest it was made by a Mohegan basket maker, including the single splint used to wrap around the rim, the handles, and the decorative, dark green-painted horizontal chain-link design.
"Journey: The Black and Red Experience in the 'New' World"
Artist Statement:"This piece has a dual timeline for the stories of these two peoples brought together by invading peoples. The shape of the piece has the west coast of Africa and the east coast of the U.S. The binding is made of a fabric to depict…
Beaded medallion of Shinnecock Nation Seal
Beadwork is a time-consuming and meticulous art form. Here, Tohanash has created a double-sided medallion with different colored beads adorning each side of the Seal of the Shinnecock Nation. The gift of such a medallion is bestowed upon the…
Bear Claw necklace
Artist Statement:"This piece is made from wampum, derived from quahog clam shells found in the Northeast region of North America. Wampum has been used by Northeastern tribes for thousands of years. It has been used for trade, treaties, ceremonies,…
"Dan Namakin at Standing Rock, ND"
Dan Namakin is a youth advocate from Nespelem, WA. Quoted in an article from Indian Country Today (November 14, 2016) by Mary Annette Pember titled "DAPL Water Protectors at Risk for PTSD," Dan said, "The sound of wooden batons striking our people…
Contemporaneousness Belt or "Two Worlds Living or Existing During the Same Period of Time"
Artist Statement:"The idea for this belt came to life as a way to describe the plight of Indigenous people living in the modern world. Many natives struggle to stay connected to their old traditions while co-existing within a world of new…
"Unity"
Artist Statement:"Women have always been guiding forces within Native American communities. We offer our strength and perfection to those we care for. We become a shield for our loved ones or for our people, protecting them from a wide range of…