David Moses Bridges is a Passamaquoddy birch-bark artist specializing in the construction of traditional Wabanaki birch-bark canoes and containers using traditional construction techniques.

David is highly regarded in his field, has won numerous awards, consults with museums and research institutions, lectures, teaches, conducts workshops and creates works on commission.

Contact Info:
David Moses Bridges
P.O. Box 356
Perry, Maine 04667
(207) 615-6159
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  • Maine Arts Commision, Traditional Arts Fellowship (PDF)
  • First Peoples Fund, Community Spirit Award
  • Eiteljorg Museum, Artist in Residence
  • Canoe building workshop, 2007
  • Native Peoples Magazine Cover, May/June 2008
  • Researching the E.T. Adney Collection of Canoe Models


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    On the cover of Native Peoples Magazine
    May/June 2008