Birch bark handicrafts

The Oroqen nationality is a typical hunting nationality. Since 386 AD, it has been hunting in the Daxing 'an Mountains and Xiaoxing 'an Mountains for generations. The forest coverage rate in Oroqen Autonomous Banner accounts for 97% of the total area of the banner, and the area where Oroqen people live is rich in wildlife resources. In the past, almost all Oroqen people were engaged in hunting, gathering and fishing production, and their food, clothing, housing and transportation could not be separated from the gift of nature. They spent a long-term hunting life in the deep mountains and dense forests, thus forming their unique mountain culture and hunting culture. Our birch bark products: In order to meet the needs of safari life, Oroqen used birch bark everywhere in Daxing 'anling to make lightweight and durable living utensils. They also put all kinds of deities they worshipped in birch boxes and placed them on the trees behind Xierenzhu. The Oroqen people mainly believe in Shamanism and believe in animism. The traditional birch utensils of Oroqen nationality mainly include birch bowls, buckets, pots and boxes. The birch bark box includes sewing box, cigarette case, idol box, dressing box, matchbox, hat box, children's toy box, cinerary casket, kindling box, etc. Women also carved or pasted beautiful patterns and patterns on these boxes for appreciation. These boxes are collectively called "Mao Lichun" by Oroqen people. Now Oroqen people have settled down the mountain, and the use function of some birch products is weakening, but its collection and ornamental value has been greatly improved. The birch making technology has been preserved as a unique culture of Oroqen people and will be passed down. This craft has been successfully declared as a national "intangible cultural heritage".
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