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8
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Boozer explains how he obtains the white cedar for his duck decoys. Footage courtesy of SC Educational Television.
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Collecting White Cedar Logs | Digital Traditions
Groundhog Kiln | Digital Traditions
Episode
4
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Billy Henson's talks about his groundhog kiln, which was a wood-burning treadle or “kick” wheel.
Native American Origins | Digital Traditions
Episode
7
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Boozer explains the indigenious nature of the wild fowl decoy. Footage courtesy of SC Educational Television.
Finishing the Head | Digital Traditions
Episode
5
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Boozer discusses the application of the glass eyes to the decoy's head and finishes carving the head. Footage courtesy of SC Educational Television.
Charleston Basketweavers | Digital Traditions
Episode
4
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Excerpt from 1986 USC News production. Dale Rosengarten discusses sweetgrass basketry as a part of the Charleston tourist trade, as well as a one of the most highly recognized African-American art...
Hollowing Out the Decoy Body | Digital Traditions
Episode
3
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Boozer uses a brace and gouge to hollow out the underside of the decoy body. Footage courtesy of SC Educational Television.
Family Usage | Digital Traditions
Episode
3
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Bennett’s family used sweetgrass baskets for corn and rice, but mostly the baskets were sold to supplement family income.
Mother's Influence | Digital Traditions
Episode
5
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Bennett relates how the children in her family would help her mother make baskets by beginning the bottoms.