Wingmasters Native American Birds of Prey, Craftwork, and Culture

This week, Nowashe Village is highlighting Northeast birds of prey. Please join us in the village for Wingmasters Native American Birds of Prey & Native American Craftwork and Culture from 2 p.m.-3 p.m. This presentation features live birds of prey which are unable to be released back into the wild. It also focuses on Plains and Woodland Indian craftwork, and both explains and shows how different Native American cultures transformed natural materials into objects of beauty and drama. Many of the objects shown incorporate bird of prey feathers. Crafts displayed at the program range from headdresses, clothing, and jewelry to shields and weapons. Beadwork, quillwork, and basketry are also showcased.
Julie Anne Collier lives in Leverett, Massachusetts. She is a licensed raptor rehabilitator. In addition to caring for injured birds of prey, Julie provides a permanent home for those that cannot be released to the wild. Julie is part Native American; her Indian heritage comes from the Southeastern Creek and Chickasaw tribes. She lectures on Native American craftwork and culture, illustrating the talks with authentic artifacts and reproductions of headdresses, clothing, and weapons she has researched and made. The Wingmasters program is included in the admission to Nowashe Village and is recommended for ages 6 and up.

This week’s Artifact display is from the collection of Julie Anne Collier and features bird motif artifacts.

This week’s craft table will feature making your own turkey feather pendant necklace, with or without beading.