Mazinibaganjigan

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Mazinibaganjigan (plural: mazinibaganjiganan) is a folk art made by the Ojibwe (Anishinaabe) by biting down on pieces of Birch bark to form intricate designs. In some areas, it is also known as ozhibaganjigan(-an). The bite pressures can either pierce the bark pieces into a lace or just make certain areas thinner to allow for light to pass through. If the bark piece is carefully folded, symmetrical designs can also be made onto it.

[edit] See also

• wiigwaasabak – Birch bark scrolls
• jiimaan – Canoe typically made using birch bark
• maniwiigwaasekomaan – Knife for harvesting birch bark
• wiigiwaam – Wigwam, typically made using birch bark
• wiigwaasi-makak – boxes and other containers made of birch bark
• wiigwaas-onaagan – dishes and trays made of birch bark

[edit] Reference

• F. Densmore, Chippewa Customs (1929, repr. 1970)