Drawing Split Willow Bark
Viola Taylor draws split willow bark pieces through holes in a metal can lid, so that the willow strips are all even and of the same width.
View ArticleWillow Twigs
Harvested willow twigs and split, cleaned and rolled up twigs which are ready to use in making baskets.
View ArticleRemoving Bark from Strip
Julia Francisco removing bark from usable strip which had previously been split into two parts and the firmer inner part removed.
View ArticleStipping Blossoms
Julia Francisco stripping blossoms off of willow twigs, which she is harvesting for use in baskets.
View ArticleCutting Willow Twigs
Julia Francisco selecting and cutting willow twigs used in basket making.
View ArticleUnsuitable Willow
Julia Francisco removing inner part of willow twig, which is unsuitable for weaving baskets.
View ArticleJulia and Squash Blossom Design Basket
Julia Francisco with squash blossom design basket that she is making.
View ArticleFinal Cleaning of Willow
Julia Francisco giving willow strips final cleaning just before using in the squash blossom basket that she is making.
View ArticleLooking for Willow
Julia Francisco looking for the right willow twigs, which will be harvested for use in baskets.
View ArticleTying Willow and Bark
Julia Francisco tying suitable willow twigs with bark strips into bundle.
View ArticleRemoving Outer Bark from Willow Strips
Viola Taylor removes the outer bark from willow strips.
View ArticleDevil's Claw
Julia Francisco cleaning devil's claw just before using in basket that she is weaving.
View ArticleViola Taylor Weaves a Burden Basket
Viola Taylor weaves a small burden basket (half-finished in the Arizona State Museum collection). Two large burden baskets, sold the day before to the Peridot Trading Post, are on the bed and hang from...
View ArticleWeaving a Small Burden Basket
Viola Taylor weaves a small burden basket (half-finished in the Arizona State Museum collection). Two large burden baskets, sold the day before to the Peridot Trading Post, are on the bed and hang from...
View ArticleWillow Burden Basket
Viola Taylor weaves a small burden basket (half-finished in the Arizona State Museum collection). Two large burden baskets, sold the day before to the Peridot Trading Post, are on the bed and hang from...
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