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Mi’kmaq Birchbark Box

Mi’kmaq Birchbark Box
This box was made by the Mi’kmaq (Micmac) people of the Atlantic Coast of North America. It is made of birchbark, and the design on top is made of porcupine quills. The Mi’kmaq used birchbark for many things, such as wigwam covers and cradle boards.
Jerry Jacka
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Ethnic Groups in Canada; Native Americans of North America; Mi’kmaq
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