07/29/2026
We are just back from the first phase of our summer travels, which took us all around the Eastern and Northern parts of Georgian Bay in Ontario, Canada. We were researching the state of the art form of making Porcupine Quill Boxes among the Anishinaabe people of the Great Lakes. This research was in support of a magnificent collection of Quill Boxes now available on our website.
This collection of Porcupine Quill Boxes is truly historic and includes over 100 pieces. Primarily collected in the 1970’s and 1980’s, it includes works by many of the most famous makers from Manitoulin Island, the shores of Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, and the Harbor Springs area in Michigan. We have had the honor of working with this collection for many years, and the scope and depth of the artistry is breathtaking.
Each box represents countless hours of painstaking labor and generations of artistic knowledge passed from one maker to the next. Sadly, few artists are creating works of this caliber today, making these historic pieces not only beautiful examples of Anishinaabe artistry, but also irreplaceable cultural treasures. All of the boxes in this collection are “in hand” and available for purchase, and we are eager to help you learn more about the art form.
We are so excited to share this stunning collection of Anishinaabe Porcupine Quill boxes with you. Find them live on our website, www.longagoandfaraway.com!
Don’t hesitate to call or email us with any questions!
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