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Denise Williams Country US Tribe Narragansett Indian Tribe of Rhode Island BIO Denise "Strong Feather" Williams is a member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe located in Charlestown, Rhode Island. She is the daughter of the late Sedonia "Dancing Waters" Champlain (Narragansett), a prominent Artist in the New England Native American Community and Co-Founder of the New England Native American Calendar. She is the eldest Granddaughter of the late Harold & Mazel Champlain. Her Grandfather (Narragansett), well known in the New England area, was the Founder of the New England Native American Calendar in addition to many other accomplishments. Denise is also the sister of Dennis "Hawkeye" Champlain, a gifted Artist and President of the Algonquin Indian Arts and Culture Association. She was born into a very talented and gifted family. At a very young age, she and her brother were inspired by their mother's amazing artistic ability. In 1999, Denise began her doll making and dough creations. In 2001, she started her own business, "Strong Feather Creations." She has been a member of the Indian Arts & Craft Association (IACA) since 2002. She sells her dolls at various Powwows on the East Coast. However, her dolls are currently available at the Plimoth Plantation's Museum Shops, Plymouth, MA, the Mashantucket Pequot Museum, Mashantucket, CT and the Mohegan Sun Museum, Uncasville, CT (fall of 2008). Her dolls are available for sale on her website, www.strongfeather.com. Her dolls have been sold at; Fox Woods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, CT and Haffenreffer Museum, Bristol, RI. Newest Additions

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Every creation holds a special place in her heart. She creates faceless dolls because she believes that true expression comes from the soul. She gives thanks and praise to the Creator above for the many blessings he's showered upon her. She also gives thanks to her husband, sons, brother, and the rest of her family, friends and customers who continues to be very supportive.

These are hand crafted one-of-a-kind Native American clothe dolls created by Denise "Strong Feather" Williams, a member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe of Charlestown, Rhode Island. She creates faceless dolls because she believes that true expression comes from within. The full clothe body as well as the clothing & moccasins are hand crafted and designed by Denise. Each doll measures approximately 13-14 1/2 inches tall, weighs approximately 4-7 ounces. They also display Strong Feather's signature & date created (on the doll's back) and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Although each doll feels soft and cuddly, they have been created to be for display use only. In addition, due to the small pieces (jewelry, beads, etc.) these dolls are not intended for children under the age of 5.
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