Arts and Crafts: Subarctic
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Arts, Social Science
- Subcategories: Artists, Artisans, Native Americans, American Indians, Crafts
- Curriculum: American Indian History
- Geographical Location: Canada
Article abstract: Subarctic artisans were especially known for their quillwork and birchbark baskets
The arts and crafts of the Subarctic Indians included quillwork, beadwork, bags, birchbark baskets and boxes, and wood carving, but because of the sparse population and the demands of a hunting and gathering life, this work did not exist in quantity. Most of the arts and crafts from this area are known to be from the Algonquian-speaking tribes (Cree and Ojibwa) who occupied the eastern area and were influenced by the arts of the Northeast and Plains culture...
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