Our lives in our hands
Description
Our Lives In Our Hands examines the traditional Native American craft of split ash basketmaking as a means of economic and cultural survival for Aroostook Micmac Indians of northern Maine. This documentary of rural off-reservation Indian artisans aims to break down stereotypical images.
Runtime
49 min
Creator
Carter, Karen
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
1986
Database
Alexander Street
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