Portrait of Molly Molasses, 1980, by Ssipsis
Felt, birch bark, sweet grass, split spruce root, paper, and foil
Collection of David Watters
In her book,
Molly Molasses and Me, Penobscot author and artist Ssipsis pays homage to Molly Ockett, 18th century Abenaki "Indian Doctress," through stories about her wise and wonderful friend Molly Molasses.