Technology: Technology: Black ash (F. nigra) bark was collected in sheets and used to cover wigwam frames. Snowshoe frames, sleds, and other items were made by carving and bending the wood. White ash was used to carve ladles by the Iroquois. Basket splints were made by pounding apart the growth rings, or layers, of soaked ash trunks. Splints were finished for weaving by cutting to size and hand splitting the ash into fine ribbons of wood.

Note: For additional information browse NativeTech's Nipmuc Splint Basketry article