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 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..](https://abenakiart.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Silver-cuffs-300x200.jpg)
![Image of silver cuff with bear and turtle worked into the silver.](https://abenakiart.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/VT-bear-and-turtle-on-2-x6-in-cuff-12-13-300x236.jpg)
![Image of sterling earrings made by Paul-Rene Tamburro.](https://abenakiart.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Sterling-Earrings-284x300.jpg)
Exhibits
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