Frances Soctomah Passamaquoddy Basket Wabanaki butchphillips The lashings are artificial sinew

The lashings are artificial sinew

The chip-carving is of the finest order

from a large collection of Native American/Canadian baskets

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Frances Soctomah Passamaquoddy Basket Wabanaki butchphillips The lashings are artificial sinewFrances Soctomah's grandmother was renowned basket maker Molly Neptune Parker. She is one of three grandchildren of Molly's that is actively weaving; the other two are Geo Neptune and Lydia Soctomah. It is wonderful to see a family tradition carried on and extended through the generations. This point basket has a bright blue color, which is striking in combination with a dark bronze, natural colored splints, and sweetgrass. There is braided sweetgrass