Paul René Tamburro, PhD, MSW, MA

Enrolled Citizen of the Nulhegan Band of the Coosuk Abenaki Nation

Juried Artist since 2014 – Master Artist: Jewelry

Paul René “has combined many life experiences in the hopes of continuing an expression of First Nations / Indigenous arts and cultures of the Eastern Turtle Island Peoples.”

Paul René Tamburro wearing bolo tie.

Paul René Tamburro has a PhD in Anthropology focusing on Algonquian cultures and languages. Along with his wife Andrea, he is the co-owner of Sunrise Drum Consulting and Sunrise Drum Art.

Silver and copper artwork is part of Paul René Tamburro’s Eastern Woodland Native Tradition. Although rare, silver chasers & repoussérs are the main methods Paul René uses for his unique metal work.

He creates hand-wrought heirloom quality silver and copper, wood carving, stone carving, and other traditional artwork of the Northeastern Native American and Aboriginal Cultures of Woodland Canada.

Contact

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.sunrisedrum.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunriseDrum

Image of silver cuffs by Paul Rene Tamburro..
Silver cuffs by Paul-Rene Tamburro
Image of silver cuff with bear and turtle worked into the silver.
Vermont bear and turtle on 2 X 6 cuff
Image of sterling earrings made by Paul-Rene Tamburro.
Sterling Earrings

Exhibits

Beyond the Curve 2023-2024

  • 2023 Beyond the Curve, Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, VT
  • 2024 Mad River Valley Arts, Waitsfield, VT
  • 2024 Chaffee Art Center, Rutland, VT

2017

Alnobak: Wearing Our Heritage. Traveling Exhibit. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. 

2014     

Traditional Sources, Contemporary Visions – Invitational Group Art Exhibit. Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, Vergennes, VT

Affiliations

Vermont Abenaki Artists Association