Educational chart concerning the Haudenosaunee/Iroquois produced under the direction of Arthur Parker circa mid-twentieth century.
Six Nations
Iroquois Cultural Center
1462 County Route 60
Onchiota, NY 12989
(518) 891-2299 · geninfo@6nicc.com
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Recent release of a book with Dave’s art.
A Peacemaker for Warring Nations
The founding of the Iroquois League
Written by Joseph Bruchac
Illustrated by David Kanietakeron Fadden
Traditional wampum strings
Traditional wampum strings of individual nations of the Haudenosaunee/Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy.
CIRCLE WAMPUM REPLICA
Made by Brad Bonaparte.
Fifty strings represent the fifty chieftainship positions of the Haudenosaunee Grand Council. Each string is attached to two intertwined strings that create the circle and they represent the strength and righteousness of Kayenerenko:wa, the Great Law. The people are in the middle protected by the leadership and the Great Law.
RAWHIDE DRUMS
Decades ago, and for a good number of years, Ray Fadden made stretched rawhide drums using round pasteboard containers with metal support rims. Occasionally he used round wooden containers. I recall that he also used a metal barrel on occasion. He used deer hides and cow hides stretched on top and bottom. He gave many of the drums away, and a number of them are exhibited at the 6NIM. One day, as I recall, he wondered if he could make a square drum. Attached are photos of some of his round drums, and one square one.
INDEIGENOUS REFLECTIONS
DAVID KANIETAKERON FADDEN
February 7 – 28, 2020.
Dave’s first solo exhibit
Opening reception February 7 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm
23 Brinkerhoff St., Plattsburgh, NY. 518-563-1504.
www.strandcenter.org
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm. Saturday: 10am – 2pm.