Haohyohno (Ken Maracle) is a faith keeper of the Lower Cayuga Longhouse and a member of the Cayuga Nation, Iroquois Confederacy, Deer Clan.

Ken has been making reproduction Wampum Belts for more than 20 years. He also makes canes, Condolence Canes, Horn Rattles, Traditional Headdresses and more.

As well as being an expert craftsman Ken speaks the Cayuga language and is knowledgable about the history of Wampum and the history of his people.

His many years of studying The Great Law, Longhouse Traditions, Hodinoshon:ni history, Condolence Ceremony and Longhouse Ceremonies make him a qualified and expert tutor.

Ken is honoured to have learned from such well known and knowledgable elders as Reg Henry, Marge Henry, Elliot Crawford, Jim Styres, Jake Thomas, Yvonne Thomas, and others.

Ken works full time as a machinist and devotes as much time as possible to preserving Iroquois languages, culture and traditions.

 

Ken is willing to share his artistry with others. He has given cultural presentations and/or wampum workshops for various organizations and schools throughout NY State, Ontario and BC. He can provide workshops on:

1. Wampum beads from the quahog shell

2. Replica Wampum Belts

3. Iroquoian style horn rattles

4. Traditional Iroquoian Gahsdo:wah (headdress)

5. Condolence Cane

Ken is also qualified to teach classes in:

Longhouse Teachings, Iroquoian history, Condolence Ceremony, Roll Call of the Confederacy and more.

Ken's work is on display at:

Akwesasne Museum                   - Hogansburg, NY

Canadian Museum of Civilization - Gatineau, QC

Glenn Burnie Historic House       - Winchester, VA

Native American Centre              - Buffalo, NY

New York State Museum             - Albany NY

Oneida Nation Museum              - De Pere, WI

Plymouth Historical Museum       - Plymouth, MI

Seneca Iroquois Museum            - Salamanca, NY

Seneca Niagara Casino             - Niagara Falls, NY

Woodland Cultural Centre          - Brantford, ON