“Mother & Daughter” 8cm Hand Painted Glass Ornament Designed by Artist Betty Albert

“Mother & Daughter”

8cm Hand Painted Glass Ornament

Designed by Artist Betty Albert

Authentic Indigenous Art
Artist: Betty Albert
Cultural Background: Cree

In Indigenous cultures, the mother-daughter relationship is a sacred and foundational bond central to cultural survival, identity, and community health. It is characterized by the intergenerational transmission of wisdom, resilience, and traditional knowledge from mothers, grandmothers, and aunties to daughters.

Key aspects of the mother-daughter relationship in Indigenous cultures include:

Transmission of Culture and Knowledge: The passing down of cultural teachings, survival skills, language, and traditions from one generation to the next is vital for community resilience and health. Girls traditionally learned by observing and assisting their mothers, grandmothers, and other female relatives in daily life activities, such as foraging, weaving, and caring for children.
Foundation of the Community: Mothers and caregivers are often recognized as the “heartbeat of the family” and the “foundation of the community”. Their wisdom and leadership are seen as essential for raising healthy children and, by extension, healthy Nations.
Shared Responsibility: Child-rearing is a collective responsibility, involving the entire extended family network, including mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and older sisters. This supportive system ensures children have a strong sense of belonging and community care.
Spiritual Connection: Motherhood is deeply connected to the natural world, with the Earth often referred to as “Mother Earth”. The maternal bond is considered a profound spiritual journey, reflecting the sacred feminine energy that sustains all life.
Source of Resilience and Resistance: In the context of colonialism, the enduring mother-daughter bond has become a powerful symbol of cultural endurance and resistance against policies that sought to suppress Indigenous languages, customs, and lifeways. Reclaiming and strengthening these relationships is a part of the healing journey from historical trauma.
Nurturing Identity: Mothers play a key role in nurturing their daughters’ sense of identity and cultural pride, teaching them to walk with dignity and to cherish their ancestral legacy.

While there are shared values such as love, respect, and the intergenerational transfer of knowledge across many Indigenous cultures, specific practices and beliefs can vary significantly among different First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.

These glass ornaments are hand painted and are based on the artist’s original authentic indigenous art.
They are 8 cm (3.15 in) in diameter and come in a box showcasing the image.
Individually boxed for protection.
The artist’s biography on the back of the box.
The indigenous artist’s name, tribal affiliation, and title of the design appear on the box.

Artist Betty Albert’s beautiful artwork can be found in many products, such as Art Cards, Art Prints, Mugs, Journals, Bags and more!

AUTHENTIC INDIGENOUS PRODUCT:

The artist or copyright holder has been paid a royalty for the sale of this product.

MATERIALS:

Glass, Paint, Metal

DIMENSIONS:

Item Size: 8 x 8 x 8 cm (3.15 x 3.15 x 3.15 in)
Item Weight: 80g
Box Size: 10 x 9.5 x 10.5 cm
Box Weight: 96g

DELIVERY:

Items in stock will be shipped as soon as possible
Backordered Items may take 3 – 4 weeks to ship out

Designed in Canada

For more information about Indigenous Artist Betty Albert

A Great way to display support for Indigenous Art!