Crow Indians Haywood & Mary Lou Big Day Haywood Big Day is a traditional elder from the Crow Nation in
Montana. He is a singer, dancer, and maker of traditional feather
bonnets, breast plates, parfleche, beaded bags, etc. He often is called
upon to officiate pow-wows and other ceremonies. He is highly
respected.
Mary Lou Big Day also is a traditional elder and dollmaker from the
Crow Nation. Their son is named Derek Big Day. The whole family are
master makers of traditional Crow arts. The family is honored and
recognized worldwide. Mary Lou is the 2008 Artist of the Year, awarded
by the national Indian Arts & Crafts Association. She also was
honored this year by the Governor of the State of Montana.
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