This 1986 film examines the traditional Native American craft of split ash basketmaking as a means of economic and cultural survival for Aroostook Micmac Indians of northern Maine. This documentary of rural off-reservation Indian artisans aims to break down stereotypical images. Basketmakers are filmed at their craft in their homes, at work on local potato farms and at business meetings of the Basket Bank, a cooperative formed by the Aroostook Micmac Council. First person commentaries are augmented by authentic 17th century Micmac music. A film by Karen Carter and Harals Prins
SARAH HARQUAIL LUND was my grandmother. ABRAHAM LUND was my grandfather. both now are with the lord .RIP love you forever.
fred5155 2 months ago
cool
CrazyNative4 3 months ago
Brilliant, I love it. I hope these skills never die, because it would be a great loss.
A Woodsrunner's Diary.
historicaltrekking 1 year ago
my grandfather and my uncle
moowin 3 years ago
Wow! That looks like a great movie! I will have to get it! That is so great that those are your uncles! Do you make baskets too?
LizNGorman 4 years ago
HEY THOES ARE MY UNCELS!
mannydoyle 5 years ago