| Brown Ash and Sweetgrass Penobscot Indian Fancy Baskets by 'Little Pathway' HAND MADE BY Pam outdusis Cunningham MASTER WEAVER |
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The Honor Basket
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.
In the dream, I then drove onto Indian Island, and went around visiting people and making things. While I was
braiding sweet grass at an Elder's home, I saw four dollar bills. I left to find my friend. When I met him, he was
holding this same basket, offering things from it, such 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.”
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.
In the dream, I then drove onto Indian Island, and went around visiting people and making things. While I was
braiding sweet grass at an Elder's home, I saw four dollar bills. I left to find my friend. When I met him, he was
holding this same basket, offering things from it, such 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.”
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 6"W X 6"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 5"W X
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.
Little Honor Basket (3"H x 4"W X
4"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 5"W X
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.
Little Honor Basket (3"H x 4"W X
4"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.
| 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. |
Courage Baskets
NEW STYLE
Similar to the Honor Basket but with
courage and strength being the theme.
Colors are matching to the 'Muscle"
shell. Which is included along with a
long sweetgrass prayer braid, smudger,
and heart rock. Cover is braided
sweetgrass on Brown ash. Uses: to pray
for ones-self, to pray for another in their
time of need. For future hope, joy,
peace.
In the passing of a loved, prayer can be
helpful.
2.5" $ 110.00
4" $125.00
5" $175.00
6" $250.00
NEW STYLE
Similar to the Honor Basket but with
courage and strength being the theme.
Colors are matching to the 'Muscle"
shell. Which is included along with a
long sweetgrass prayer braid, smudger,
and heart rock. Cover is braided
sweetgrass on Brown ash. Uses: to pray
for ones-self, to pray for another in their
time of need. For future hope, joy,
peace.
In the passing of a loved, prayer can be
helpful.
2.5" $ 110.00
4" $125.00
5" $175.00
6" $250.00
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