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Turtle Clan Art

Mark Fischer honors his Oneida Nation ancestry with his Native American copper art.

Aired 01/11/2018

Wisconsin Life

Turtle Clan Art

Clip: Season 5 Episode 13 | 5m 33sVideo has Closed Captions

Mark Fischer honors his Oneida Nation ancestry with his Native American copper art.

Mark Fischer learned to weld from his father, and was instilled with pride in his Oneida Nation ancestry by his mother. He combines the two with his Native American copper art sculptures. Each statue tells a story, fulfilling Mark’s role as educator and artist in the Turtle Clan.

Aired 01/11/2018

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