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She:kon(Hello)
She:kon(Hello)
Enjoy the exhibit of local artists, including myself, that depict the strong Mohawk culture through the arts.
Enjoy the exhibit of local artists, including myself, that depict the strong Mohawk culture through the arts.
Welcome and I hope you enjoy contemporary arts made from my hometown community Akwesasane, where we cherish artists' ability to create incredible pieces depicting our culture and pride.
Welcome and I hope you enjoy contemporary arts made from my hometown community Akwesasane, where we cherish artists' ability to create incredible pieces depicting our culture and pride.
A traditional Regalia worn during young girls puberty rites of passage. Tsiehente completed hers which took four years to complete where she fasted for four days and four nights.
Baskets done by Tsiehente, the smaller one that is wrapped with sweetgrass a local plant that is picked from Akwesasne. the bigger one is a pack basket used for harvesting or storing while traveling.
The modern day clay pot depicts four faces representing the four directions and repitions of lines display Haudenosaunee design. (pit fired).
a tobacco pouch that holds sacred tobacco for ceremonies or tobacco burnings to offer the land.
Picture of all the items displayed in the Elmira College Library.
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