Basket Weavers Gathering

Native American Basket Weavers Gathering August 23, 2014, 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

northtahoemuseums.org
130 West Lake Boulevard
Tahoe City, California
Admission $5
(530) 583-1762

Weavers from California and Nevada sell baskets and weave in demonstrations for the public to watch and learn. Works from Dat-so-la-lee, Maggie Mayo James and other famous Washoe weavers are in the Gatekeepers Museum. Marian Steinbach Indian Basket Museum The Marion Steinbach Indian Basket Museum was added to the Gatekeeper's Museum in 1992, after her personal collection was donated. Marion Steinbach pursued a wide variety of interests throughout her lifetime, and loved anything that had to do with nature—the study of which inspired her collections. Throughout her lifetime, Marion amassed a world-class collection of over 800 utilitarian and fine baskets from 85 tribes throughout California and western North America. In addition to collecting baskets, Marion also collected Native clothing, jewelry, tools and pottery. While visiting learn about the Washoe history showcased in the museum exhibits.

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