Mikinaak Shell Rattle



Mikinaak Shell Rattle
“Mikinaak Shell Rattle”
Mikinaak, the turtle is one of the 7 grandfather teachings for many Plains and Woodland tribes, including an original clan animal for the Anishinaabeg. We honor Mikinaakwag and their teachings by sharing them with our young ones and the next generation, made possible with the #Niniijaanis Mikinaak Rattle brought to you by Dakota Gunville. Made on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | Belcourt, ND.
Details
Hand crafted and assembled by Dakota Gunville
Curriculum included with language contributions from Marshall Asini
Size
Varies depending on shell size (approximately 6”L x 5”W x 2”H)
Materials
Turtle Shell
Raw hide
Beans
Metal pellets
Investments ($40.00)
75% ($30) Directly to artist Dakota Gunville
25% ($10) fundraised for Niniijaanis Giveaways

“Indigenous Montessori Powwow Dancers Mobile”
The Powwow has evolved into an intertribal celebration of culture and shared dancing, resembled here in the #Niniijaanis Indigenous Montessori Powwow Dancers Mobile, brought to you by Brook LaFloe. Made on Occupied Anishinaabe/Dakota Territory | Saint Paul, MN.
Details
Hand made by Brook LaFloe
Curriculum included with purchase
Read more about the mobile in our journal “The Powwow Trail”
Size
Hung on 7.8in Hoop
Materials
Bamboo wooden hoop
Cotton and transparent thread
Double sided holographic dancers (4)
Sinew
Investments ($30.00)
50% ($15) Directly to artist Brook LaFloe
50% ($15) fundraised for Niniijaanis Giveaways