Blended Worlds

Flute made by Shandon Lewis

4 x 6, 5 x 7, 11 X 14

Eye of the Beholder

Deer Bone hide fleshing tool
handmade by Gina Janelli

This tool was made from the front leg bone of a deer.  It was used to scrape the fat and meat off the hide and to loosen the membrane so that the tanning process could be completed.

4 x 6, 5 x 7, 11 x 14

Order in All Things

Talking Stick
Handmade by Gina Janelli

A talking stick was used during the gathering of tribal members.  The person who held the stick was the only one allowed to speak. When they were finished, they passed the stick onto the next person.  This Talking Stick is made from a branch that had a burl attached.  Each burl has its own shape, so none of the sticks are alike.

4 x 6, 5 x 7, 11 x 14

Gathering Time

"Here!  Gather and eat.  Enjoy the freshness of God's abundance.  Remember that you are sharing it with the bears, elk, deer, and many types of birds who are also enjoying the bounty of the land."

4 x 6, 5 x 7, 11 x 14

As It Was

4 x 6, 5 x 7, 11 x 14

3 Tools
Handmade by Gina Janelli

These tools were made from the front leg bones of deer.  They were used to scrape the fat and meat off the hide and to loosen the membrane so that the tanning process could be completed.

4 x 6, 5 x 7, 11 x 14

Simple Provisions

A pine tree gives the needles, talented hands make a basket and then go back out under the trees to collect the treats at their base.  Could you just eat one?

4 x 6, 5 x 7, 11x14

Tools of the Day
Handmade by Gina Janelli

This Sewing Kit has been made from deer leg bones.  These needles were finely ground down to very sharp points. The different sizes of needles are used for various tasks.  An awl was used to make each individual hole. Sewing begins after the sinew is split into the size needed for the thread.

4 x 6, 5 x 7, 11 x 14

The Old Ways

4 x 6, 5 x 7, 11x14