We
have organized various Chumash artifacts in categories to aid you in
better viewing those items of interest to you.
We have many examples of the things we make in this two-dimensional
artifacts museum. We would like to take a moment to acknowledge the
individual who has made these beautiful pieces possible, Dr. Kent
Christensen:
Dr. Christensen has had a lifelong interest in North American Native
cultures and curates a private museum containing pristine examples of
their art and artifacts. He began replicating rare and difficult to
obtain Chumash items for his own museum, using similar materials and
methods as in the original artifacts. After retiring from 32 years of
dentistry, he devoted full time to replicating Chumash artifacts for
various museums and organizations. He aids Native Americans with their
regalia (by invitation) to demonstrate at gatherings. He was adopted
by the Chumash of the Santa Clara River Valley Turtle Clan and named
(Keeper of the Way) by a Kawaisu Elder. He is frequently asked to
conduct educational seminars for park rangers, museums, and many
schools (elementary through college level) on the subject of Native
Americans.
He speaks to archaeological societies, Sierra clubs, Audubon society
and gem and mineral societies. His genuine enthusiasm for the wide
range of subjects makes it enjoyable for people of all ages to attend
his seminars.
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