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Social Science Native American Studies

Dene spruce root basketry / Dene ts'ukegháí tene rahesi

Revival of a tradition

by (author) Suzan Marie & Judy Thompson

Publisher
Canadian Museum of History
Initial publish date
Jan 2002
Category
Native American Studies
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781772823035
    Publish Date
    Jan 2002
    List Price
    $15.99

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Description

In 1999, Suzan Marie, a Dene with a passion for the traditional arts of her people, initiated a project to reintroduce the lost art of spruce root basketry to small Dene communities. This richly illustrated book tells the story of this modern revival of a traditional skill, and of the museum collections that were essential to the process, and will be a resource for anyone interested in Dene culture and heritage. It will also serve as a practical guide to artisans wishing to make a Dene spruce root basket.

About the authors

Suzan Marie's profile page

Judy Thompson began her long association with the Canadian Museum of Civilization in 1969. Since 1990 she has been Curator of Western Subarctic Ethnology. She has published a number of articles and books on the cultural traditions of Northern Athapaskan peoples. She lives in Ottawa, Ontario.

Judy Thompson's profile page