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Gifts of the forest: Native traditions in wood and bark
From june 21 2002 to march 2 2003
Ethnology and society
A selection of 100 wood and bark objects of artistic, practical and spiritual value. A blend of historical and contemporary pieces shows the continuity of traditions from prehistoric stone axes to modern basket weaving, and evokes the deep spiritual connection between eastern Native peoples and their environment.