PARADISE>>A rare collection of Native American artwork and information is now on display in new two-part exhibit at the Gold Nugget Museum.
Bruce Murray, Vice President of the Museum and one of the coordinators of the exhibit, said that 10 individual collectors have contributed pieces from Hopi, Nez Perce, Apache, Chippewa, Shoshone, and Navajo to highlight the tribes history.
Colorful blankets, hand painted figures, and baskets are just a part of the display which shares the rich history of Native Americans from along the West Coast.
Maidu Program
Murray said that the Maidu exhibit keeps the museum busier than other event that they hold. Last year, 42 elementary school classes from around Butte County came to visit the museum and try hands-on activities.
Murray said that the Museum grounds, which used to be a seasonal Maidu encampment, still have in ground grinding stones that the students can use to pound acorns.
A toast to the Native People
Oct. 26 will be an official celebration of the exhibit with in-depth presentations from Native American Specialists. Murray said that Maidu elders will be in attendance to share information that evening. Also many of the collectors who contributed to the exhibit will be there to talk about their pieces and Richard Burrill and Garth Nielson, authors who have written about indigenous peoples around Northern California, will be sharing their work as well.
The cost of the event is $10 for non-museum members and $5 for members. Champagne is included and there will also be a no-host bar.
Tickets are available at the door and the event starts at 7 P.M.
The Gold Nugget Museum is located at 502 Pearson Road in Paradise. For additional information, call the museum (530) 872-872 or visit goldnuggetmuseum.com
