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Artist Statement:"The inspiration for this piece comes from the Native American experience. Indigneous people have to constantly fight discrimination and violence and constantly explain and advocate for their culture. In this way, there is a warrior…

The carefully carved, larger shell beads on this necklace are generally thought to reflect a bird-like form. Examples of these kinds of bird-like shell beads are present in the material culture of Indigenous peoples across what is now New York.

Artist Statement: "The bracelet was inspired by the traditional wampum cuffs and belt that the people of the Quahog shell have worn and used to record their history and agreements. This is a traditional piece that could be worn in any setting. This…

Page one from a two-page manuscript presenting a vocabulary of the Unquachog Indians from the Historical and Literary Committee of the American Philosophical Society.

Artist Statement:"This necklace was inspired by the traditional multi-strand wampum necklaces. The aim of this piece is to create something that would help Eastern Woodlands relatives feel connected to their ancestors. [In] many historic pictures of…

This round splint basket bears similarities to Nipmuck and Pequot baskets with its square base and single splint wrapped around the rim.

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.

Artist Statement: "With the world becoming so modern and run by technology, I wanted to create something traditional and captured in this modern time. [At the] Shinnecock Annual Pow Wow 2018, I had the opportunity of witnessing the eastern war…