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| Artisans (listed Alphabetically) |
Linda Longtoe Sheehan
I have been designing and making wampum belts, wrist bands, necklaces, bracelets and
earrings for over 20 years;. I work with real Quahog, glass and mother of pearl wampum beads.
My work has been on display at the Institute for American Indian studies, Johnson Hall (historic
site), During the winter months, I also make my own brain tan leather which I use for to weave
my belts. Although I specialize in wampum, I also do Traditional finger weaving, eastern center
seam moccasins, Quillwork and I twine. Click on this link to view Linda's Craft Work.
I have been designing and making wampum belts, wrist bands, necklaces, bracelets and
earrings for over 20 years;. I work with real Quahog, glass and mother of pearl wampum beads.
My work has been on display at the Institute for American Indian studies, Johnson Hall (historic
site), During the winter months, I also make my own brain tan leather which I use for to weave
my belts. Although I specialize in wampum, I also do Traditional finger weaving, eastern center
seam moccasins, Quillwork and I twine. Click on this link to view Linda's Craft Work.
Jim Taylor
I Descend from the Elnu Abenaki Tribe /and Eastern Band Qualla Cherokee. I am an Eastern Woodlands
Quillworker. I have been doing quillwork for the last 17 years, My work has been featured in Muzzleloader
Magazine,and Displayed in Museums here and Abroad. I also like to teach and educate People about The Eastern
Woodland Indians from our area and Beyond using stories, visual aides and music. My web page listing is Quillwork
By Swift Fox http://quillwork_byswiftfox.tripod.com/id1.html
I Descend from the Elnu Abenaki Tribe /and Eastern Band Qualla Cherokee. I am an Eastern Woodlands
Quillworker. I have been doing quillwork for the last 17 years, My work has been featured in Muzzleloader
Magazine,and Displayed in Museums here and Abroad. I also like to teach and educate People about The Eastern
Woodland Indians from our area and Beyond using stories, visual aides and music. My web page listing is Quillwork
By Swift Fox http://quillwork_byswiftfox.tripod.com/id1.html
Roger Longtoe Sheehan
Roger descends from the Abenaki people and is a member of ELNU Abenaki tribe. He has been learning and
practicing , the skills and arts of his anscesters since he was a child. He's an accomplished Wabanaki singer,
storyteller, native historian, speaker of Wabanaki culture from pre-contact to present and maker of many types of
fine native arts and skills. He is also a Traditional Native Tattooist, the old way, no electricity.
Click on this link to view examples of Roger's work.
Roger descends from the Abenaki people and is a member of ELNU Abenaki tribe. He has been learning and
practicing , the skills and arts of his anscesters since he was a child. He's an accomplished Wabanaki singer,
storyteller, native historian, speaker of Wabanaki culture from pre-contact to present and maker of many types of
fine native arts and skills. He is also a Traditional Native Tattooist, the old way, no electricity.
Click on this link to view examples of Roger's work.
Vera Longtoe Sheehan
Vera of Abenaki descent and a citizen of the Elnu. She has been researching Wabanaki History for about 20 years.
She also designs and makes 17th, 18th and 19th century Wabanaki Style clothing; twine baskets/bags/quivers and
make high end Quahog and Wampum Jewelry, such as bracelets and necklaces. She does lectures and
demonstrations at museums, historic sites and K-12 classes for schools. Vera is an accomplished Wabanaki
Singer, Story Teller, Historian and teacher of outdoor living skills. View examples of Vera's Clothing & Jewelry
Vera of Abenaki descent and a citizen of the Elnu. She has been researching Wabanaki History for about 20 years.
She also designs and makes 17th, 18th and 19th century Wabanaki Style clothing; twine baskets/bags/quivers and
make high end Quahog and Wampum Jewelry, such as bracelets and necklaces. She does lectures and
demonstrations at museums, historic sites and K-12 classes for schools. Vera is an accomplished Wabanaki
Singer, Story Teller, Historian and teacher of outdoor living skills. View examples of Vera's Clothing & Jewelry
Tory Longtoe Sheehan
Kwai, my name is Tory Longtoe Sheehan. I am an Abenaki descendant. I started making walking sticks and canes
with traditional Wabanaki designs carved or burned into them, when I was twelve years old. These days, I work on
traditional wooden clubs, soap stone pipes, stone ax, Celt heads and early eastern style moose & deer hair roach's.
I also help my dad with the traditional pieces he's been making for years upon years. He says this is the way, native
peoples have been passing down the skills and tradition and he hopes ill learn them and pass them on the way
hes passing them to me. View examples of some of Tory's Weapons
Kwai, my name is Tory Longtoe Sheehan. I am an Abenaki descendant. I started making walking sticks and canes
with traditional Wabanaki designs carved or burned into them, when I was twelve years old. These days, I work on
traditional wooden clubs, soap stone pipes, stone ax, Celt heads and early eastern style moose & deer hair roach's.
I also help my dad with the traditional pieces he's been making for years upon years. He says this is the way, native
peoples have been passing down the skills and tradition and he hopes ill learn them and pass them on the way
hes passing them to me. View examples of some of Tory's Weapons
Rose Hartwell
My name is Rose Hartwell and a proud member of the El Nu Tribe. Since 1988 I have
researched and produced many articles of quillwork, fingerweaving, moosehair, beadwork,
clothing and other items used by the eastern woodland natives and other nations covering the
time periods of pre-contact to present. I have participated in numerous living history programs,
conducted school programs and worked with museums. My web page listing is Dawnland
Quillwork, http://dawnlandquillwork.tripod.com
My name is Rose Hartwell and a proud member of the El Nu Tribe. Since 1988 I have
researched and produced many articles of quillwork, fingerweaving, moosehair, beadwork,
clothing and other items used by the eastern woodland natives and other nations covering the
time periods of pre-contact to present. I have participated in numerous living history programs,
conducted school programs and worked with museums. My web page listing is Dawnland
Quillwork, http://dawnlandquillwork.tripod.com
Lina Longtoe Schulmeisters
Lina is in High School. She has been sewing and singing Traditional Wabanaki Songs, with
her mother, since she can remember. She also does finger weaving. Lina combines her
knowledge of Abenaki Tradition, Culture and history, with Contemporary life in her poetry, writing
and film making. She is currently filming unique series of documentaries about the Historic and
Contemporary Abenaki People. Small clips of her film footage will be available. soon..
Click on this link to view Lina's work
Lina is in High School. She has been sewing and singing Traditional Wabanaki Songs, with
her mother, since she can remember. She also does finger weaving. Lina combines her
knowledge of Abenaki Tradition, Culture and history, with Contemporary life in her poetry, writing
and film making. She is currently filming unique series of documentaries about the Historic and
Contemporary Abenaki People. Small clips of her film footage will be available. soon..
Click on this link to view Lina's work
Melody Walker
Melody is a citizen of Elnu and has a bachelor's degree from the University of Vermont in history and is currently
working on her master's degree in history. She works with museums, lectures in both the K-12 and collegiate level
classroom on topics relating to the Eastern Woodlands and indigenous history, and participates in living history with
the group. Melody is a traditional finger weaver, photographer, beadworker, and interprets
wampum belts. Click on this link to see Melody's work.
Melody is a citizen of Elnu and has a bachelor's degree from the University of Vermont in history and is currently
working on her master's degree in history. She works with museums, lectures in both the K-12 and collegiate level
classroom on topics relating to the Eastern Woodlands and indigenous history, and participates in living history with
the group. Melody is a traditional finger weaver, photographer, beadworker, and interprets
wampum belts. Click on this link to see Melody's work.
Normand George M’Sadoques
Norm is Abenaki, of the Reserve Odanak, Quebec, Canada and Elnu Abenakis of Southern
Vermont. His last name M’Sadoques translates to Big River Person (Gordon Day). Norm has
actively researching Wabanaki (People of the Dawn) heritage since 1990. He is a Native
Interpreter portraying 18th Century Abenaki since 1990. His main focus is on the French and
Indian War. He is a member of Eastern Woodland Alliance (18th Century Native re-enactment
group), Compagnie LeBeouf (F&I re-enactment group) and French Creek Living History
Association. Norm reproduces 18th Century material culture: Twined bags, Gourd containers,
Canoe paddle decoration and Wampum Belts. Norm is also an accomplished Wabanaki Singer
& Drummer. Click this Link to view Norm's Craft Work.
Norm is Abenaki, of the Reserve Odanak, Quebec, Canada and Elnu Abenakis of Southern
Vermont. His last name M’Sadoques translates to Big River Person (Gordon Day). Norm has
actively researching Wabanaki (People of the Dawn) heritage since 1990. He is a Native
Interpreter portraying 18th Century Abenaki since 1990. His main focus is on the French and
Indian War. He is a member of Eastern Woodland Alliance (18th Century Native re-enactment
group), Compagnie LeBeouf (F&I re-enactment group) and French Creek Living History
Association. Norm reproduces 18th Century material culture: Twined bags, Gourd containers,
Canoe paddle decoration and Wampum Belts. Norm is also an accomplished Wabanaki Singer
& Drummer. Click this Link to view Norm's Craft Work.
Please Note: The State of Vermont granted recognition to the Abenakis in Vermont , May 3, 2006. But due to an omission in the 1st
bill we as a people are unable to label our crafts/art as "Native Made" So,until Pending Legislation Granting Full State Recognition is
passed,(We) under Federal Guidelines regarding Native or Indian made items will not sell any items as such. However, we can sell
our items as made by Abenaki Descendants.
bill we as a people are unable to label our crafts/art as "Native Made" So,until Pending Legislation Granting Full State Recognition is
passed,(We) under Federal Guidelines regarding Native or Indian made items will not sell any items as such. However, we can sell
our items as made by Abenaki Descendants.
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