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Ruth Merrifield’s

Native American Handworks Show

Arts of Mediator, Episcopal Church of the Mediator,

Harbert, Michigan

November, 2022

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Ruth Merrifield presented these items from her Native American culture at Church of the Mediator, Harbert, Michigan in November of 2022.

All rights for reproduction are held by Ruth Merrifield, 107 West Locust, Three Oaks, MI 49128 2693571336

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Neck Bag

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Carved/ Drilled bone or antler

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Raised Beading

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Cell Phone Bag

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Whimsy Birds

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Moose Hair Tufting

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Moccasins Center Seams

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Knives and Drills

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Scrapers

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(Not all plants are pictured here)

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Sweetgrass Turtle

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Wiigwas (Birchbark) and decorated with porcupine quills

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Painted Gourd

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Tobacco Ties

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The Three Sisters:

Corn, Beans, Squash

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Flutes

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Black Ash Basket

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Finger Weaving

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Thank you Ruth!

Ruth participated in several workshops at The Great Lakes Native American Cultural Center in Portland, Indiana. She is of Chippewa heritage.