Adorn your space with the exquisite beauty of our Handmade Birch Bark Canoe Ornament, a miniature marvel that celebrates First Nations artistry and sustainable craftsmanship. Each is handcrafted and unique.

This delicate ornament is meticulously fashioned from birch bark, sustainably harvested to ensure no harm to the tree, preserving the natural environment.

Each canoe is intricately designed, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and profound respect for nature held by the Cree Craft. 

The ornament is elegantly finished with a beaded string, allowing it to be displayed with pride. The beads are thoughtfully selected to enhance the canoe’s design, adding a touch of color and symbolism that is deeply rooted in indigenous traditions.

Perfect as a meaningful gift or a unique addition to your decor, this birch bark canoe ornament is a beautiful testament to the enduring spirit and skill of the Cree Sisters.

Design:

• Boxwood branch or Leather rib
• Sustainably harvested Nova Scotia Birch Bark
• Faux Sinew
• Glass Beads

About the Birch Bark Canoe: Birchbark was an ideal material for canoe construction, being smooth, hard, light, resilient and waterproof. Compared to other trees, the bark of the birch provided a superior construction material, as its grain wrapped around the tree rather than travelling the length of it.

The frames were usually of cedar, soaked in water and bent to the shape of the canoe. The joints were sewn with spruce or white pine roots, which were pulled up, split and boiled by Indigenous women. The seams were waterproofed with hot spruce or pine resin gathered and applied with a stick; during travel, paddlers re-applied resin almost daily to keep the canoe watertight.