Rattles, Dance Fans, Sculptures... Chosen and varied by Native Tribes and Ceremonial use.
Rattles... in the native cultures, depicted a diversity of subjects.
Dance Fans... A pair of dance fans, "tegumiak"... two things held in the hand, are used by both men and women.
Made of various materials, they are simple or complex; circular or square; plain or decorative with color, fur, and feathers.
More recent, women now make their dance fans of coiled grass, plain or dyed grass used for designs "woven" in the coils.
Sculptures... figurines, masks, boxes, human and animal in many different forms...
Dance Fans... A pair of dance fans, "tegumiak"... two things held in the hand, are used by both men and women.
Made of various materials, they are simple or complex; circular or square; plain or decorative with color, fur, and feathers.
More recent, women now make their dance fans of coiled grass, plain or dyed grass used for designs "woven" in the coils.
Sculptures... figurines, masks, boxes, human and animal in many different forms...
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Rattles, Sculptures, Dance Fans
RATTLES
Raven, Creator of all thing, Giver of light, Benefactor of man protrayed in ceremony, stories, art.
Raven, the trickster, the object of jest, which gives one the freedom to celebrate in art, song and dance
Raven helps to keep life in balance .
The universality of RAVEN myth is reflected in many variations throughout Native Cultures.
Raven, the trickster, the object of jest, which gives one the freedom to celebrate in art, song and dance
Raven helps to keep life in balance .
The universality of RAVEN myth is reflected in many variations throughout Native Cultures.
SCULPTURES
Seal Box Seal, a graceful swimmer, is skilled at fishing. It is the spirit of the seal that teaches us to swim and to conquer our fears especially regarding the sea. Seal gives meat for nourishment; oil for cooking, eating and warmth. Seal skin provides waterproof clothing and when inflated, floats for whaling and safety. Seal shares its skills and is a symbol of wealth. |
DANCE FANS
"TEGUMIAK" A pair of dance fans, "tegumiak"... two things held in the hand, are used by both men and women. Made of various materials, they are simple or complex; circular or square; plain or decorative with color, fur and feathers..
More recent, women now make their dance fans of coiled grass, plain or dyed grass used for designs "woven" in the coils Cottonwood Bark Fingermasks & Dance Fans... various facial features, furs and feathers |