ᏔᎷᏥ ᏕᎬᏍᎬ ᎣᎩᎲᎢ Weaving our Heritage: Cherokee Baskets

Basket weaving is one of the oldest forms of material culture, dating back thousands of years. Its practice among indigenous people sustainably uses—and honors—the natural materials that make up their environment. Cherokee baskets are made of rivercane, white oak, maple, or honeysuckle and are dyed with local plant materials. Today’s Eastern Band of Cherokee people live in western North Carolina and continue to maintain their time-honored traditions, while expanding their artistic voice to include contemporary adaptations.

Artists on Exhibition:
Gabe Crowe, Louise Goings, Lauren Goings, Shan Goshorn, Ramona Lossie,  Lucille Lossiah, Betty Maney, Emma Taylor, Mary Thompson, Sarah Thompson, Dewi Thompson, Geraldine Walkingstick, Agnes Welch, Carol Welch, Eva Wolfe (pictured).

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