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Object #		1994-83/4
Object name		Basketry Bag
Culture of Origin		Lummi
Maker or Artist		Fran James, Bill Tsi'li'xw James
Materials		Cedar Bark, Cherry Bark
Techniques		Twill Plaited, Plaited, Twined, Between Weave Twining, Overlay, Dyed
Dimensions		H: 7 x 11.5 in, L: 10.2 in, W: 5 in
Exhibit Label		Fran James and her son, Bill, have been instrumental in reviving and continuing the traditional weaving and basketry skills of the Lummi people. Fran was raised by her grandmother on an island where they raised 500 head of sheep. Her grandmother knitted and sold socks for about 25 cents a pair. Fran learned to spin and knit from her grandmother at the age of nine. She also learned to gather traditional basketry materials, and has become a skilled basketmaker. Bill began to weave traditional blankets about 30 years ago. He and Fran have taught basketry and weaving at Lummi Community College for many years.
Source		Raynier Foundation and Institute
Location		Lummi Reservation, Washington State
Credit		Gift of James Widener Ray

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