Clara Keezer basket, Perry, 1996

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Clara Neptune Keezer (1930-2016), from the Passamaquoddy Tribe, learned the art of basketmaking at the age of eight from her mother and grandmother.

As an adult, she kept the art of fancy basketmaking (small baskets with decorative designs) alive during hard economic times.

Clara Keezer was recognized for her artistry and was a 2002 recipient of the National Endowment for the Arts Heritage Fellowship.

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About This Item

  • Title: Clara Keezer basket, Perry, 1996
  • Creator: Clara Neptune Keezer
  • Creation Date: 1996
  • Subject Date: 1996
  • Location: Sipayik, Perry, Washington County, ME
  • Media: Ash, dyes, sweetgrass
  • Dimensions: 9.5 cm x 8.9 cm
  • Local Code: 2000.68.4
  • Object Type: Physical Object

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