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The Original Honor Basket
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The Honor Basket Story
The design for this basket came to me in a dream. In the dream, on old friend asked me if I
had a basket for sale. I held up a “curly bowl” basket. After I handed it to him, I noticed it had
changed into a magician's black hat.
as sweet grass smudgers, small prayer braids, pieces of cedar, tobacco, sweet grass, and
as sweet grass smudgers, small prayer braids, pieces of cedar, tobacco, sweet grass, and
sage to people, as they walked by. He saw me and waved me over. That was when I noticed
the turtle on the inside of the baskets cover."Nice basket," I said, handing him money for it.
"Yes it is,” he said, smiling. “Thank you for making it for me." He smiled and took the money,
putting it in the basket. Then he said, “Good: One for each direction. Woliwoni.”
putting it in the basket. Then he said, “Good: One for each direction. Woliwoni.”
This friend, a respected tribal member, had passed away, years ago.
Here are symbols which are woven into the basket or held within it:
The basket is constructed with a square bottom, but made with a round top, which has a
long prayer braid of sweetgrass bound along the rim. The four directions come together to
form a “circle of unity.” These directions are symbolized in colors and plant material as
follows:South as red with tobacco, symbolizing nature and vitality. West as black, with sage,
symbolizing wisdom and longevity. North as white with cedar, symbolizing the past, and
honor. East as yellow with sweetgrass, symbolizing regeneration, and health. The Eastern
Star, on the outside of the basket, is placed in honor of the Wabanaki, or the People of the
Dawn. These people are the tribes and nations of the Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy,
and Penobscot. The turtle on the inside of the cover is woven in honor of Mother Earth. The
dragonfly has been represented to honor all of those who have passed on before us, as we
celebrate the power of “shape shifting.” A long prayer braid is held within to bless this basket
and all things it touches. A seashell, bundle of sage, tobacco, cedar, and sweet grass are to
be used by you; to honor your own desires, dreams, and hopes. And the heart...The heart is
for Love...and for peace. I am honored to be able to create such a basket, and so I chose to
call it the "Honor" basket.
Woliwoni (Thank you, in Penobscot).
Pam outdusis Cunningham
(Little Pathway, in Penobscot)
Penobscot fancy basket maker
The design for this basket came to me in a dream. In the dream, on old friend asked me if I
had a basket for sale. I held up a “curly bowl” basket. After I handed it to him, I noticed it had
changed into a magician's black hat.
as sweet grass smudgers, small prayer braids, pieces of cedar, tobacco, sweet grass, and
as sweet grass smudgers, small prayer braids, pieces of cedar, tobacco, sweet grass, and
sage to people, as they walked by. He saw me and waved me over. That was when I noticed
the turtle on the inside of the baskets cover."Nice basket," I said, handing him money for it.
"Yes it is,” he said, smiling. “Thank you for making it for me." He smiled and took the money,
putting it in the basket. Then he said, “Good: One for each direction. Woliwoni.”
putting it in the basket. Then he said, “Good: One for each direction. Woliwoni.”
This friend, a respected tribal member, had passed away, years ago.
Here are symbols which are woven into the basket or held within it:
The basket is constructed with a square bottom, but made with a round top, which has a
long prayer braid of sweetgrass bound along the rim. The four directions come together to
form a “circle of unity.” These directions are symbolized in colors and plant material as
follows:South as red with tobacco, symbolizing nature and vitality. West as black, with sage,
symbolizing wisdom and longevity. North as white with cedar, symbolizing the past, and
honor. East as yellow with sweetgrass, symbolizing regeneration, and health. The Eastern
Star, on the outside of the basket, is placed in honor of the Wabanaki, or the People of the
Dawn. These people are the tribes and nations of the Maliseet, Micmac, Passamaquoddy,
and Penobscot. The turtle on the inside of the cover is woven in honor of Mother Earth. The
dragonfly has been represented to honor all of those who have passed on before us, as we
celebrate the power of “shape shifting.” A long prayer braid is held within to bless this basket
and all things it touches. A seashell, bundle of sage, tobacco, cedar, and sweet grass are to
be used by you; to honor your own desires, dreams, and hopes. And the heart...The heart is
for Love...and for peace. I am honored to be able to create such a basket, and so I chose to
call it the "Honor" basket.
Woliwoni (Thank you, in Penobscot).
Pam outdusis Cunningham
(Little Pathway, in Penobscot)
Penobscot fancy basket maker
Honor Basket Large (4"H x 5.5"W X 5.5"L)
includes: a long sweetgrass prayer braid,
brown ash; turtle, star, and dragonfly, a sea
shell for smudging, smudge pouch filled with
cedar, sage,tobacco, and sweetgrass, a
sweetgrass smudger, and a heart rock. Plus
the story.
Honor Basket Medium (4"H x 4.5"W X
4.5"L).Includes: a long sweetgrass prayer
braid, brown ash; turtle, star, and dragonfly, a
sea shell for smudging, smudge pouch filled
with cedar, sage,tobacco, and sweetgrass, a
sweetgrass smudger, and a heart rock. Plus
the story.
Small Honor Basket (3.5"H x 3.5"W X
3"L)includes: a long sweetgrass prayer braid,
brown ash; turtle, star, and dragonfly, a sea
shell for smudging, smudge pouch filled with
cedar, sage, tobacco, and sweetgrass, a
sweetgrass smudger, and a heart rock. Plus
the story.
Little Honor Basket ( 2.5"H x 2"W X 2"L)
includes: a long sweetgrass prayer braid,
brown ash; turtle, star, and dragonfly, a sea
shell for smudging, smudge pouch filled with
cedar, sage,tobacco, and sweetgrass, a
sweetgrass smudger, and a heart rock. Plus
the story.
includes: a long sweetgrass prayer braid,
brown ash; turtle, star, and dragonfly, a sea
shell for smudging, smudge pouch filled with
cedar, sage,tobacco, and sweetgrass, a
sweetgrass smudger, and a heart rock. Plus
the story.
Honor Basket Medium (4"H x 4.5"W X
4.5"L).Includes: a long sweetgrass prayer
braid, brown ash; turtle, star, and dragonfly, a
sea shell for smudging, smudge pouch filled
with cedar, sage,tobacco, and sweetgrass, a
sweetgrass smudger, and a heart rock. Plus
the story.
Small Honor Basket (3.5"H x 3.5"W X
3"L)includes: a long sweetgrass prayer braid,
brown ash; turtle, star, and dragonfly, a sea
shell for smudging, smudge pouch filled with
cedar, sage, tobacco, and sweetgrass, a
sweetgrass smudger, and a heart rock. Plus
the story.
Little Honor Basket ( 2.5"H x 2"W X 2"L)
includes: a long sweetgrass prayer braid,
brown ash; turtle, star, and dragonfly, a sea
shell for smudging, smudge pouch filled with
cedar, sage,tobacco, and sweetgrass, a
sweetgrass smudger, and a heart rock. Plus
the story.
Courage Baskets
NEW STYLE
Similar to the Honor Basket but with courage and strength being the
theme.
pray for another in their time of need. For future hope, joy, peace.
pray for another in their time of need. For future hope, joy, peace.
In the passing of a loved, prayer can be helpful.
NEW STYLE
Similar to the Honor Basket but with courage and strength being the
theme.
pray for another in their time of need. For future hope, joy, peace.
pray for another in their time of need. For future hope, joy, peace.
In the passing of a loved, prayer can be helpful.
| To contact me or to place an order feel free to e-mail me. You can also call me at: (207)941-9373 or write to me at: Pam outdusis Cunningham 208 Old County Rd Hampden, ME, USA 04444-1807 Payment in full when order is placed. Checks, money orders, and Visa/Mastercard accepted. |
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