Handmade Portraits: Mabel Pike

With a deep-seated passion for beading, Tlingit Native elder Mabel Pike is dedicated to passing on the traditions of her clan's culture.

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[goodessarts3374]

91 yrsold...this is what life's about, growing old yet still being creative and having your mind and personality intact till the end. We should all be so Blessed.

[Swanofdreamers]

it is refreshing to see someone older and creative showcased. Mabel does beautiful work.

[Amanda Boggus]

Ohh my goodness. Can she please be my grandmother?? :3

[kookikreations]

Awee such a sweet video -3

[squibbles76]

Thank you for your time taken to share your life with us. I feel enriched and blessed to be able to see this cultural gift.

[Pauline Cowie]

My deepest sympathy's to Mable's family i watched the video and feel in love with her straight away her spirit came over in her voice and her beautiful face. The love and spirit she shared with her family and friends must have been amazing your family was blessed to have her in your life :O) {{{{{{{{{{{{BIG SPIRIT HUG }}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Christchurch New Zealand :O)

[tpeltola68]

You will always be in our hearts grandma Mabel. Rest in peace.

[fullofhope]

I can make those :) there awesome to do and dream catchers

[Gina Bergollo]

Awe tht was cute

[kenaang]

I love seeing someone so into what they love and do it because they love it. not for the money

[McCracken257]

Wow, What an amazing women! Very inspiring!

[Linda Wloszczynski]

I was so very lucky to be able to have a table across from her and her husband Joe and her son in the craft tent at Tanana valley fair in 91. She taught me a little about how to sew beads and I got to share 4 leaf clovers with her. I still feel very lucky that I got to meet her, she is a lovely, friendly soul and a great artist.