Ombre Red Strawberry Basket
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1Title: Ombre Red Strawberry Basket
Artist: Holly Pyke
Tribal Affiliation: Saint Regis Mohawk (Akwesusne)
Year Completed: 2022
Medium: Black Ash Splint and Sweetgrass Fancy Basket, North Eastern Basket Weaving
Dimensions (HxWxD): 7"x4.5"x4.5" 6"x4.5"x4.5" excluding lid pull
Description/Inspiration:
This is a strawberry basket that is made with strawberry curls and is dyed darker on the bottom. The top was left a lighter shade of red to resemble a ripening strawberry.
Artist Bio/Statement:
I am from Akwesusne and have lived here all my life. I've been making baskets for about seven years. I learned basket making from my mom. Her mom and grandmother also made baskets. I love the traditional style of fancy baskets but i am really interested in finding new techniques and creating new designs.
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