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Tag: native american artistry
Mohawk Cradleboard maker carves and paints his work
“Spotlight” – NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTRY – MOHAWK QUILTER – This is the first segment in the Native American Artistry series, produced by Paul Larson, and presented as a “Spotlight” segment on Mountain Lake PBS programs. Mohawk cradleboard maker Babe Hemlock talks about upholding native traditions and going beyond them. Cradleboards are protective baby carriers, once…
Basketmaking keeps native American artist in touch with her ancestors.
“SPOTLIGHT” – NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTRY – BASKETMAKER – Seneca artist Penelope Minner creates beautiful baskets, keeping in touch with her Native American heritage. This is a segment in the Native American Artistry series, produced by Paul Larson, and presented as a “Spotlight” segment on Mountain Lake PBS programs. The Native American Artistry pieces are produced…
Native American quilter expands on Mohawk traditions
“Spotlight” – NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTRY – MOHAWK QUILTER – This is the first segment in the Native American Artistry series, produced by Paul Larson, and presented as a “Spotlight” segment on Mountain Lake PBS programs. Mohawk quilter Carla Hemlock discusses how she both honors and expands on Native American traditions with her artistic pieces. The…
Native American creates rare wampum bead pieces
“Spotlight” – NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTRY – WAMPUM ARIST – This is a segment in the Native American Artistry series, produced by Paul Larson, and presented as a “Spotlight” segment on Mountain Lake PBS programs. Iroquois artisan Ken Maracle is one of the few masters of wampum bead pieces. The Native American Artistry pieces are produced…
Great uses for Native American bead amulet bags
“Spotlight” – NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTRY – BEADWORKER – This is a segment in the Native American Artistry series, produced by Paul Larson, and presented as a “Spotlight” segment on Mountain Lake PBS programs. Mohawk beadworker Terrill Hooper O’Brien discusses how she’s researching the Native American origins of her artistic beadwork. The Native American Artistry pieces…
Mohawk storyteller fights stereotypes about Native Americans
“Spotlight” – NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTRY – MOHAWK STORYTELLER – Storyteller Kay Olan is a retired school teacher who still enjoys educating people about Native traditions through stories. She also says people should avoid stereotyping Native peoples, and uses the tales she tells to help combat some of those stereotypes. Paul Larson produced this segment for…
