Barry Dana

  • Birchbark container with intricate decorations featuring human faces and a snapping turtle.
  • Birchbark container with intricate decorations featuring human faces and a snapping turtle.
  • Birchbark container with intricate decorations featuring human faces and a snapping turtle.
  • Birchbark container decorated with a turtle.
  • Image of a small birchbark container. The side has been etched leaving the image of a dragonfly set against a light background.
  • Birchbark container decorated with a double-curve motif.

Barry is a former Penobscot Nation Chief who has dedicated his whole life to preserving Penobscot Culture.  He brings birchbark basketry and high quality maple syrup to MIBA shows, and is available for presentations at schools or events.

Barry creates and sells traditional styles of birchbark baskets, many etched with artwork or quill decoration.  Maple syrup made with a wood fired evaporator to achieve old fashioned flavor.

Barry Dana, Penobscot
46 Parkman Hill Rd
Solon, ME 04979

207-518-0564

bdananativebar@gmail.com

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