Manataka American Indian Council
MANATAKA VIDEO STORE
Native American Art, Culture and Music
Cradleboards, Baskets, Shell and Ribbon Making
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| Native American Master Artists Video Series |
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Kiowa Cradleboard Maker: The Art and Tradition of Vanessa Jennings |
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| For hundreds
of years, Indian people of many tribes have celebrated and honored the
birth of a child by creating cradleboards. Lovingly crafted out of wood
and rawhide, often completely covered by beads and other keepsakes,
these lavish works link together families and generations. Vanessa
Jennings, a Kiowa beadworker and cradleboard maker, is carrying forward
this tradition. Vanessa's awards range from Red Earth's President Award, 1st Place Awards at the Santa Fe Indian Art Market to the 1989-1990 National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts, which established her as a "Living National Treasure." This 30 minute program features:
(30 minutes) Order No. T142 $22.95 |
 The Strength of Life: Knokovtee
Scott, Creek ShellworkerKnokovtee Scott has revived the ancient art of shellwork and is nationally known for his jewelery. He draws inspiration from the work of the Mississippian Mound culture of a thousand years ago. This video features a visit to Spiro Mound site in Oklahoma and includes excerpts from a traditional Creek Corn Dance. (28 minutes) Order No. T103 $22.95 |
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Ribbons of the Osage: Art
& Life of Georgeann Robinson Georgeann Robinson was a traditional artist honored by the Smithsonian for her ribbon work. This program highlights three generations of her family as they dress in outfits she amde for the annual Elonska ceremonials in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. It gives the history of the Osage and stresses the importance of maintaining traditions for Native people. (28 minutes) Order No. T101 $21.95 SOLD OUT
See "Scarlet Ribbons" The best reference on Southern style ribbon work ($21.95). |
PATTERNS
TO ACCOMPANY OUR VIDEOS
Straight
Dance Clothes & Ribbon Work
Detail pattern of layout, cutting and sewing broadcloth
leggings, apron & trailer. Includes detail patterns
and instructions for ribbon work.
Order No. FC500-033 $9.95