Letter: Feathers, stones and beadwork

Published: 01-11-2025 7:00 AM

I was thrilled to see a photo of my friend Laura Morrison’s work on the front page of the Thursday, Jan. 9, edition of the Insider. When I read the article about our joint show at Two Villages Gallery, however, I was upset that the writer claimed I “often used feathers and stones” in my beadwork.

Per the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, using the feathers of migratory birds requires a permit. I can only imagine that the author misquoted me regarding my early work of amulet purses, which in Native cultures often carry special tokens like feathers or stones. I have never used feathers in my work, and the focus of my work is using beads and thread to create three-dimensional objects. I felt it necessary to correct this error and hope people visit Two Villages to see the work for themselves.

Maureen Redmond-Scura

Concord

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