Abenaki Art

To the Abenaki art was a way to express there way of life. The Abenaki were very talented in making many useful and decorative art pieces. Among the art made by them is jewelry, pottery mocasins and feather headdresses. Masks were often used for gatherings or Pow Wows. The masks were carved by hand using wood or stone. Baskets were an important piece of art to the Abenaki. Baskets had many functions. These baskets were used for holding food, travel needs, utility storage and for decoration. Instruments were also an important piece. Musical pipes, drums and flutes were all made to be used during the gatherings.