Cherokee Traditions: Gig Making

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Published at : November 14, 2021

Gigs were used by Cherokee hunters to spear fish, crawdads and other aquatic animals. Today, they are still used in competition and for gathering food for families. Join Cherokee gig maker Larry Shade as he demonstrates how he forges these metal tools and shares some insights about this tradition that has been passed down in his family through three generations.

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