Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Frances Soctomah (Passamaquoddy) apprenticed with Penobscot artist, Jennifer Sapiel Neptune, learning the art of beadworking.
An accomplished ash basketmaker, Soctomah's beadwork is inspired by the natural world, plants in particular. This pouch features blooms and leaves of wild strawberry plants.
About This Item
- Title: Frances Soctomah beadwork pouch, Princeton, 2019
- Creator: Frances Soctomah
- Creation Date: 2019
- Subject Date: 2019
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Locations:
- Princeton, Washington County, ME
- Indian Island, Penobscot County, ME
- Media: Cotton, glass bead, silk, leather
- Dimensions: 7 cm x 5 cm
- Local Code: 2019.022
- Object Type: Physical Object
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- Artists
- Basket making
- Indian Township (Me.)
- Indians of North America--Maine
- Native Americans--beadwork
- Passamaquoddy Indians
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(207) 774-1822 x230
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