Corn was more than just a side dish to the Haudenosaunee people. Every single part of the corn was used in some way, the husks were braided and woven into baskets and dolls, the kernels were the main source of calcium in their diet, and the stalk itself was the protector for the beans that… Read more »
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From the Hands of Our Ancestors: The Art of Cornhusk
New Exhibit: From the Hands of our Ancestors – The Art of Corn Husk
This exhibition is an acknowledgement and honouring of cornhusk, one of the most important and ancient materials used by the Haudenosaunne. Exhibiting artwork made from corn husk as well as sharing the versatility of the corn plant. “Cornhusk protects. It has protected the integrity of the corn seed on each cob, on every stalk in… Read more »
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