Monthly Archives: March 2011

Museum to hold a “Used Art Sale”

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

Do you have original fine art or prints gathering dust under your bed or in your closet you would like to donate to a good cause? Are you looking for something new to change the look of your living room? … Continue reading →

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E is for Earrings

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

Helbing Collection A-Z is a continuing feature of our blog. Each week for 26 weeks, I will highlight an item or items from our Helbing Collection of Native American Arts and Crafts. For the letter E, I chose  ivory earrings … Continue reading →

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D is for Dolls

Posted on March 24, 2011 by

Helbing Collection A-Z is a continuing feature of our blog. Each week for 26 weeks, I will highlight an item or items from our Helbing Collection of Native American Arts and Crafts. This week was a challenge again. We have … Continue reading →

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C is for Cradle Boards & Cradle Baskets

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

Helbing Collection A-Z is a continuing feature of our blog. Each week for 26 weeks, I will highlight an item or items from our Helbing Collection of Native American Arts and Crafts. I had a difficult time with the letter … Continue reading →

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B is for Buckskin Dress

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

Helbing Collection A-Z is a new feature of our blog. Each week for 26 weeks, I will highlight an item or items from our Helbing Collection of Native American Arts and Crafts. Buckskin dress. In Cleora Helbing’s own words, “This … Continue reading →

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A is for Attu Basket

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

Helbing Collection A-Z is a new feature of our blog. Each week for 26 weeks, I will highlight an item or items from our Helbing Collection of Native American Arts and Crafts. The first item is a tiny Attu Basket. … Continue reading →

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