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Tell us about this traditional craft of the Cherokee people.  What resources did they use from their mountain and river environments.  What basket styles can we identify today? Have you seen the baskets on exhibit at the NC Museum of History?  Who are some notable Cherokee basketmakers today?  Show us some of this excellent work! Keep this one visual! Identify several styles, materials, and artists....

 

Bibliography:
Cherokee People
Southeastern Indians
Sun Circles & Human Hands
Weaving New Worlds