Handmade – something intrinsically valuable there. A handmade musical instrument is in possession of staying power, aesthetic beauty, and perfect pitch. Witness recently past master craftsman, a treasure to New York and the world, Paul Laubin at his post. Link to NYTimes OBIT 3-30-21.
One of the most famous Tongva was Toypurina, a medicine woman who led a revolt against the Spanish in 1785
Hashish as medicine, integral to ritualistic practices that connect one to the Earth and tap into higher realms … the history of hashish intersects with a vast rainbow of humanity and indigenous populations to this day.
The plant’s 7 powers: utility, sexuality, medicine, love, poetry, vision, and spirit.
Sitka hash-masters ply their trade to coax hashishene and cakiness out of the material to honor the plant and 1,000-year-old traditions.