Haudenosaunee Raised Beadwork: A Contemporary Art Form | Native Americans in Upstate New York

Join Haudenosaunee raised beadwork artists who share how and why they infuse traditional elements into contemporary pieces. Meet artist Grant Jonathan, who puts a modern spin on souvenir art. Learn about a Bandolier bag from artist Wilma Cook Zumpano and her one-of-a-kind piece modelled after a historic artifact. Use the video, vocabulary, and discussion questions to explore the artistic process and experience history through the eyes of present-day artists.