It is snowing here in Vermont as we write this, but all the signs of Spring are here as well – the promise of cool sunshine, tiny Spring flowers and lively mountain runoff as the high-altitude snow melts away. And we’ve got some updates to share with everyone.
Our collection of Denise Wallace Jewelry now includes two Bracelets, Earrings and several Pin/Pendants for which she is so famous. It is all online and available to ship immediately. In addition to Denise’s work, we have several pieces of Alaskan Native Art, including the lovely Kayaker/Seal Hunter from the Bering Strait pictured here.
These pieces represent work by artists who are also subsistence hunters, and their art is made from materials collected as a byproduct of their lifestyle. Amazing! Incidentally, if you would like a glimpse into the life in the modern Arctic in the form of entertainment, we suggest watching “North of North” on Netflix - note the amazing indigenous fashion creators represented in the series!
And check out this amazing mask! A "Double Eagle" mask from Yup'ik artist Nicolas Charles, Jr., created in 2002.
Also, Artie Yellowhorse will be visiting us in Manchester on Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day) for one day only. If you are interested in seeing Artie that day, please contact us as soon as possible for more information – our phone number is 802-362-3435, or Email Longago@sover.net
Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching, and we want to make you aware that we will be travelling to NW Montana for our Grandson’s 4th birthday and so we will be closed from April 29 through May 7. Please get your Mother’s Day orders in by the morning of April 28th if they need to be shipped any distance. We can resume shipping or local delivery on May 8th.
Did we mention that fetish carvings make lovely graduation gifts? Believe it or not, that time of year is already on the horizon.
In closing, it is worth mentioning that we are trying to find delight in small things every day, which helps ground us in an uncertain world. Random acts of kindness most often create more acts of kindness.
As always, thank you for your business and for being a part of our greater community.
Best,
Betsy and Grant
Warmest Regards,
Betsy and Grant
www.LongAgoAndFarAway,com
802-362-3435
email: longago@sover.net
More info? Call 802-362-3435 or email us
It’s March already and Daylight Savings Time is here for most of us. We have had a real winter in Vermont with some of the best ski conditions that the area has seen in years, and now many locals are out in the maple woods working hard at Sugaring Season!
Many of you know that Grant has spent the past 35 winters working part time at our local mountain on the Ski Patrol. We were hit by a curve ball at the end of January when he tore his Achilles Tendon at work on the mountain. He had surgery on February 6 and has been recovering since, missing most of a great ski season in addition to being out of the photography studio for a few weeks.
Despite this unexpected turn of events, new art has continued to arrive, and Grant has worked his way back to the studio (albeit on a knee scooter!).
We have added over 50 new Zuni fetish carvings to the website by some of our favorite artists including Stewart Quandelacy, Eddington Hannaweeke, Lynn and Jayne Quam and Ruben Najera (check out the Sandhill Crane!).
There are new jewelry offerings in many price ranges as well. Remember that jewelry and fetish carvings ship for free!
The beautiful Male Coho Salmon pictured above was carved from whale bone by Alaskan Native artist Pelo Demeintieff. It comes from a private collection that also includes an extraordinary King Salmon Fish Skin Basket made by Non-Native artist Frances Ann Reed in 1993. Ms. Reed - a self taught artist in the form of tanning and utilizing fish skins - went on to teach many Native Alaskan women this process, revitalizing an important art form. We are honored to have one of her pieces in our collection.
Our family continues to be involved in our business. Daughter Ellie has taken over the management of social media projects, so if you haven’t, check out her posts on Instagram and Facebook pages.
We are always happy to answer questions by phone (802-362-3435), email or text.
Thank you for your continued support and don’t forget that Spring is almost here!
Warm Regards,
Betsy and Grant
