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Karen Ann Hoffman Iroquois Raised Beadwork - Stevens Point, WI Karen Ann Hoffman (Oneida) is skilled in the art of Iroquois raised beadwork. This style of Woodland beadwork embodies Iroquois worldviews. Karen Ann is a member of the Oneida nation, one of the six nations of the Iroquois. Karen Ann's presentations range from short lectures to interactive sessions including a variety of hands-on workshops. All of her presentations focus on the art itself as well as the cultural content embedded within it. |
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Barbara Little-Bear DeLisle Iroquois Beadwork - Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada Barbara Little-Bear DeLisle (Mohawk) is the mother of Towanna Miller. Barbara started beading in the 1950’s with her elders. She beads traditional Iroquoian style plus contemporary style and makes Pow-Wow regalia and Iroquoian traditional outfits for dancing, naming, and ceremonial events. DeLisle sews and beads men and women’s regalia’s which consists of yokes, Gustowa, hats, caps cuffs, skirts, breechcloths, side drops, leggings, bandoliers and moccasins. Barbara says “All our Iroquoian beadwork is done in a raised beadwork style which is unique to us. My work is personalized according the clan and chosen colors. My work is not only traditional but spiritual as well.” |
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Towanna Miller Iroquois Flat Art and Beadwork - Kahnawake, Quebec, Canada Towanna Miller (Mohawk) attended High School of Art & Design, Manhattan, New York, Kahnawake Survival School 1983, Quebec, Canada, and the Institute Of American Indian Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico. |
