Society, diversity, commonality and the individual. This kit introduces both the history of the Hopi's ancestors and the many important artistic traditions sustained today. Making clay pottery and tracking a 1500 year timeline are among the many activities in this kit. A teacher's guide and background information are included. Indian Culture through Baskets Explore the art, history and process of ash splint basketry making, a tradition which is maintained by native peoples today in the New England area.
Students examine ash splint baskets in multiple stages of construction.
Raw ash splint is provided so students can try to make their own basket. Meet, through a series of profiles, the celebrated local artists who produce fine basketry for today's collectors and learn the history of cultural survival. Activity suggestions, baskets, books and a Teachers guide are included. The descendants of the Indian nation that helped the Pilgrims, the Wampanoags, are alive and continue to value their Indian heritage. This Kit was developed by the Wampanoag people.