11 Results for tag Contemporary perspectives
1725-2025 : In the Footsteps of our Ancestors
Three centuries after a Native American delegation from the Mississippi Valley arrived in Paris in 1725 to meet the young King Louis XV, more…
Interview with Michael Galban. A look back at the Wampum / Otgoä exhibition
Michael Galban, a curator of the "Wampum / Otgoä" exhibition, an in-depth exploration of the history and culture of wampum, shares his thoughts…
Halito [Hello]
In 2017, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Historic Preservation Research Associate Jennifer Byram reached out to the Musée du quai Branly-Jacques…
The Bear Claw Necklace
Michael Galban, Director of the Seneca Art & Culture Center and Site Manager of the Ganondagan State Historic Site in Victor, New York, explores…
Bear Paw Moccasins
Ian Thompson examines a pair of moccasins made from bear paws, whose construction reflects a remarkable mastery of materials and tanning…
Exhibition « Wampum / Otgoä »
The Wampum / Otgoä exhibit is the culmination of three hundred years of relationship building and the past four years of collaboration. This…
Behind the Scenes of the Choctaw Video for the Exhibit “An Inquisitive Prince”
Although the “An Inquisitive Prince” exhibit at Versailles closed in December 2021, our teams are still working together to further…
Weaving Traditions with Bison Hair
Jennifer Byram, a specialist in Southeastern textiles, invites us to discover the secrets of a beaded bison-wool sash: the art of spinning, the…
On Ancestors and Quillwork
Jamie Jacobs, a specialist in Seneca language and culture and Managing Curator of the Rock Foundation Collections at the Rochester Museum &…
Don’t Fence Me In (Ganondagan Autumn)
In this video, Seneca artist Peter Jemison presents his painting Don’t Fence Me In (Ganondagan Autumn ) , acquired by the Musée du quai…
