"A Container" - Constructing an Assemblage

Continuing the theme of different materials this semester, a container  became an interesting vehicle for expression.  In keeping with my interest in assemblage (creating a sculpture out of found or everyday objects), I decided to use a wooden cigar box donated by one of the other students.  I am also drawn to imagery of people from earlier times.  I then created a family tree including members of mixed races and figures of native Americans along with actual twigs.
Below is the result: