Collection contains printed materials documenting the activities of the organization as well as cultural objects belonging to the organization.
The East Carolina Native American Organization was founded in 1971 as a community among the Native American students at East Carolina University. The organization sponsors programs to increase awareness and understanding of Native American cultures by the campus and surrounding community.
Collection contains printed materials documenting the activities of the organization as well as cultural objects belonging to the organization.
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Two arrows were made by David Lynch from the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe and one was made by John Blackfeather from the Occaneechi Tribe. Artifacts were previously housed at the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center as object NA 15.
Bamboo artifact made by David Lynch of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe.
Artifact made by David Lynch of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe.
Artifact was previously housed at the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center as object NA 17.
Artifact was previously housed at the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center as object NA 13.
Grapevine Dreamcatcher made by Antone Yellowmoon of the Lumbee Tribe. Artifact was previously housed at the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center as object NA 03.
Basket was made by Antone Yellowmoon of the Lumbee Tribe. Artifact was previously housed at the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center as object NA 12.
Beaded medicine bag made by Antone Yellowmoon of the Lumbee Tribe. Artifact was previously housed at the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center as object NA 08.
Artifact was previously housed at the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center as object NA 10.
Artifact was previously housed at the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center as object NA 09.
Packaged with the drum are two mesh bags of tobacco and sage used to bless the instrument.
Artifact made by Jim Cooper of the Metis Tribe. Artifact was previously housed at the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center as object NA 04.
Packaged with the drum are two mesh bags of tobacco and sage used to bless the instrument.
"Sun and Moon" tile made by Lester Johnson, a Navajo sandpainter.
This deerbone knife was created by David Lynch of the Haliwa-Saponi tribe. Artifact was previously housed at the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center as object NA 11.
Turkey Fan made by John Blackfeather of the Occaneechi Tribe. Artifact was previously housed at the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center as object NA 14.
Artifact was previously housed at the Ledonia Wright Cultural Center as object NA 02.
Pottery made by Zed.
Box also includes a design deciphering chart, a painting, and another commemorating piece.
The shawl comes with a letter of thanks from ECNAO and a blessing for the item.