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Traditional Crafts

Abalone shell was often used for trade or used for ceremonial purposes.

Abalone shell

Flicker Feather head band

Deer bones & willow sticks used for Hand Game.

Hand Game

Acorn sifting tray Willow (warp) and sedge root (weft)

Acorn sifting tray

From a Northern Shafted Flicker Bird, Wing & Tail feathers. Used to make Flicker Feather head band.

Flicker Bird – Wing & Tail feathers

Eagle feather used for ceremonial purposes

Eagle feathers & Necklace

Coiled acorn sifting tray. Split willow (warp) and redbud (weft). Looped wooden stick (ladle); used in cooking of acorn soup

Basket & Whip

Gathering Basket with handle - willow (warp) red bud (weft)

Gathering Basket with handle

Coiled basket willow (warp) red bud (weft)

Coiled basket with acorns

Cutting blades - obs blade used as knife, obs point used for arrowheads

Arrowheads

Disc Necklace; Washington Clam Shells used for trade or money or wedding gifts

Disc Necklace