Jane Zumbrunnen Mi'kmak Weaver Wabanaki Baskets Flared Basket ceremonial Inuk Man The natural color of the

The natural color of the points contrasts beautifully with the gold and dark purple splints

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Maine Indian Baskets: Jeremy Frey Point Basket

sometimes referred to as fossil ivory

2016 Cape Dorset Spring Release

Jane Zumbrunnen Mi'kmak Weaver Wabanaki Baskets Flared Basket ceremonial Inuk Man The natural color of theThe Wabanaki tribes of Maine, many of whom lived inland during winter and on the coast in the summer, began making fancy baskets in the late 1800's. Fancy baskets are more delicate than the utilitarian baskets made for carrying goods. The tribal members sold their wares to vacationers in the coastal resorts. This basket has an open top. The vertical criss cross designs on the sides add a great deal of interest. It was woven by Mi'kmak artist Jane