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Native American Basketry
While the history of baskets in the Old World can date back to ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt, basketry was also an important part of the struggle to survive for the people of the New World as well. Practiced by virtually every Native American tribe, many of these people still make baskets in the same fashion that their ancestors have for thousands of years.
In ancient times, baskets were not an art form but a useful tool in the process of gathering grains, fruits, and nuts that was the main diet of many tribal peoples. These baskets were small in size and carried in the hands or were rather large and carried on the back. The women supported these larger containers by the use of a tumpline around the forehead. The wider opening in these baskets allowed the carrier to easily toss the gathered food over their shoulder. There were also special baskets known as creels that were used for carrying fish.
In areas that depended on hunting, people of nomadic tribes were continuously moving, following the game as it migrated. Baskets proved useful in these moves as they could be utilized to carry clothing, tools, and other necessities from campsite to campsite. The baskets that were made by the native women of these tribes were designed with a flat bottom so that these containers could be balanced on the head, freeing the women's hands so that she could carry other items.
As settlers from Europe changed the lifestyle and living patterns of these Native American people, the older ones taught the younger generation their native skills as a way to cling onto their identity as a people. Basket weaving done by Native American women today is accomplished much in the same fashion that it has been done for centuries.
Most Native American baskets today are made to be sold to non-Native American tourists and collectors. The tribes themselves still use certain baskets for preparing food and for use in religious rituals, but the days of hunting and gathering have disappeared.
Unlike commercially-made baskets, Native American baskets are made from materials that are found in nature. They are weaved from fibers from different plants and trees that are found in the area in which a particular tribe lives. Some tribal weavers also use certain plants to dye the fibers different colors. Finding these materials has also been a challenge for many Native American basket weavers. Due to urban development and pollution, many of these trees and plants do no grow wild as they once did. While ancient weavers could travel by foot to find the items that they needed, modern weavers are discovering that while some of these items are available, they can only be found in areas that are off-limits to them. Many of these materials have also vanished due to the fact that these plants were considered to be useless weeds to anyone but a basket weaver and were thus destroyed.
In a few short years, it may impossible for Native American basket weavers to practice their craft as these materials may totally disappear. It is an art form that will be greatly missed.
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Nativity Screen $35 This nativity scene is sure to become a cherished part of your Yuletide tradition. The three-dimensional triptych features Baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph in the center vignette flanked by the three wise men bearing gifts. Handpainted resin and metal. Three hinged panels; 20" wide when fully extended. 13" high. |
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Jesus Nativity Craft Pkg/30 $6.99 The Jesus Nativity Ornament Craft Kit allows you to create ornaments of the Baby Jesus. Each Jesus Nativity Craft Kit includes a enough foam pieces to create thirty Christmas tree ornaments. The Jesus Nativity Craft Kit makes a fantastic activity for Sunday school or at your Christmas gathering. |
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Ceramic nativity scene, 'Canoe Nativity' (Peru) $29.95 Mary and Joseph fill their hearts with love as they welcome Baby Jesus into their lives in a moving sculpture by Dionisio Rojas. The nativity scene takes place on a caballito de totora, the legendary reed canoes that travel on the waters of Lake Titicaca. Rojas paints the ceramic nativity scene by hand, with clear and endearing detail. |
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Carols Of The Nativity $22.99 Cd Baby:374793 |
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Nativity Variations $18.99 Cd Baby:366920 |
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Nativity Scene Baby Mousepad by CafePress $13 Charming nativity scene complete with angels, star, Joseph, Mary, shepards, kings and the Baby Jesus. Mousepad designed to help keep Christ in Christmas. Lovely gift. Baby Mousepad Keep your mouse rolling in style on our durable cloth top mousepad. A great gift for geeks, gamers, or anyone with a computer. Rubber backing prevents the mousepad from sliding. Machine washable. |
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Nativity / Manger Scene Baby Baby Bib by CafePress $12 Nativity, manger scene, baby Jesus gift. This gift is great for any season. Images provided by raggedyscrappin.com. Baby Bib Eeewww Baby, Baby Itrsquo;s okay to make a mess in our easy-wash 100% cotton bib. It provides great upper body coverage to protect babyrsquo;s clothes. The sturdy closure makes this one-size bib fit newborns to 36 months. 100% jersey cotto |
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Beistle 22089 Nativity StandUp Cardstock $45.24 Are you still looking for a nativity scene that is kid friendly both material wise and content? Then you should get this Nativity StandUp this Christmas. This standup is made of cardstock printed on one side with a nativity scene. The Nativity StandUp scene includes Mary and Joseph with their newborn baby Jesus shepherds sheep and the Three Wise Men traveling in the distance. If you were looking for something a bit more sophisticated you will like the Nativity Scene Cutout with a classic drawing of the nativity scene. Material: cardstock. Size: three (3) feet x twentyfive (25) inches. Printed on one (1) side. Fold Back Creased Ends for Dimensional Look. One (1) standup per package. |