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Sandra Sunrising Osawa

Bentwood Box
(1985, 9 min.) US
Director: Sandra Osawa (Makah)

The film explores the making of a traditional Northwest Coast-style box of steamed cedarwood, constructed by hand without using nails, screws, or glue.

Image credits: Sandra Sunrising Osawa - courtesy of the filmmaker

Sandra Sunrising Osawa

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