Cornhusk Dolls
Cornhusk dolls have been made by Northeastern Native American tribes for more than a thousand years. The dolls were used in ceremonial healing rites as well as a teaching tool for children. Dressed as warriors or women, they would be provided with all the accessories as the gender may require. This would allow a child to learn and prepare for the necessary skills needed for everyday life. Cornhusk dolls were not traditionally made to last and fell apart over time, a sign that the child was growing up.
Wampum
Wampum was manufactured by many Native people in the coastal North Eastern regions of North America for many centuries. Traditionally, wampum refers to small, cylindrical beads made from hand processed and polished shells. The beads are formed and woven into strings, belts, and items of personal adornment.