Excellent execution paired with dramatic design sense = a small woven work of art !
| Description | Excellent execution paired with dramatic design sense = a small woven work of art ! |
|---|---|
| About the Artist | A resident of Third Mesa, Flora Gashweseoma is a member of the Spider Clan, daughter of Mina Gashweseoma and Martin Gashweseoma. Her mother, Mina, was a well-known basket maker as well. Known for her twined wicker plaques as well as for her bowls, one of Flora Gashweseoma's favorite designs has been the sun. She is cited in Gregory Schaaf's book American Indian Baskets I 1,500 Artist Biographies ca. 1770 - present. |
| Culture | American Indian, Hopi, Women Artists |
| Medium | Wicker, dyed and natural |
| Size | 9" diameter |
| Signed | attached tag identifies weaver as Flora Gashweseoma |
| Date of creation | Circa 1990 |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Provenance | Ada Ha |