Category Archives: Cultures
Inupiaq Seal/Walrus Skin Armor
Inupiaq Walrus/Seal Skin Suit of Armor ~ Article and research by Thomas Baurley, Techno Tink Research, August 7, 2017. Even though many of the tribes in what is known as Alaska are seen as very peaceful people, conflicts and warfare … Continue reading
Inupiag & Yup’ik Hunting & Culture
Inupiag & Yup’ik Hunting & Culture ~ Article and research by Thomas Baurley, Technogypsie Research, August 7, 2017. The indigenous First Nation’s people in the area known as Modern day Alaska are divided into eleven distinct cultures, with over 11 … Continue reading
Native American Ceramics
Native American Ceramics The Native American tribes are diverse and variable. Many tribes have utilized ceramics and pottery through the ages, some of which are more popular styles than others. One region that boasts unique pottery types is the North … Continue reading
Pacific Northwest Ceremonial Masks
Ceremonial Masks ~ Article and research by Thomas Baurley, Technogypsie Research, August 7, 2017. Throughout history masks have been made for various reasons, and wood was a common medium for making them in. Every culture had examples of them. Masks … Continue reading
Wooden Masks
Wooden Masks ~ Article and research by Thomas Baurley, Technogypsie Research, August 7, 2017 Throughout history masks have been made for various reasons, and wood was a common medium for making them in. Every culture had examples of them. Masks … Continue reading
Totems: Pacific Northwest Aboriginal Culture
TotemsArticle and research by Thomas Baurley, Technogypsie Research, August 7, 2017 One of the phenomenal ominous presences in the Pacific Northwest, as well as superNATURAL British Columbia, is the plethera of artistic totems created by the past and present Pacific … Continue reading
Sculpin Figurine
Sculpin FigurineArticle and research by Thomas Baurley, Technogypsie Research, August 7, 2017 The North American Northwest and Columbia Plateau Tribes as well as Pacific Coast Tribes have very intriguing “sculpin figurines” in their culture and archaeological record. The Artwork of … Continue reading
Toggle (nautical)
Nautical ToggleArticle and research by Thomas Baurley, Technogypsie Research, August 7, 2017 A toggle is usually made of wood, ivory, bone, or metal and consists of a pin, short rod, or crosspiece that is placed transversely into the eye of … Continue reading
Button Blankets
Button BlanketsArticle and research by Thomas Baurley, Technogypsie Research, August 7, 2017 Button Blankets“‘There was so much power in them … these ceremonial robes are used to display your lineage and display it proudly … like a king wears his … Continue reading