In northwest Connecticut's Litchfield Hills, The Institute for American
Indian Studies on 38 Curtis Road in Washington is presenting and exhibition of the quill and bead
work of Chris Bullock who is of Wampanoag descent. The Wampanoag is an tribe whose ancestors lived on Martha's Vineyard.
Since childhood, Chris has
participated in Native American cultural events and has been crafting his own
work for 47 years. He also provides educational programming on eighteenth
century Native culture.
Chris oversees the daily operation
of The Wandering Bull, LLC, a family business his parents began in 1969 that is
located in Washington, New Hampshire. The Wandering Bull sells Native craft
supplies, as well as vintage and antique Native art with a focus on the
Northeast Woodlands.
The exhibit runs through
November 30, 2013. There is no charge for this exhibition. Museum Hours: Monday
through Saturday 10am to 5pm Sunday from 12 Noon to 5pm Last admission at
4:30pm.
For more information www.iaismuseum.org. For information on Litchfield Hills visit www.litchfieldhills.com
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