Birchbark, Beads and Continuing Traditions


Maliseet gathering basket, 1993

Maliseet gathering basket, 1993
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Hudson Museum, Univ. of Maine

Fred Tomah is known for his finely woven "cat's head" gathering baskets, in which he intentionally weaves a mistake to avoid creating a perfect piece.

Tomah is recognized by Maine Indian basketmakers for his ability to locate and prepare high quality brown ash for basketmaking.

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