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Basket Weavers of The Past, Present Honored at Special Event
When Pacific Western Traders opened in October of 1971 there were basketry demonstrations by three prominent weavers: Mabel McKay (Pomo), Frances McDaniel (Wintun) and Florence Harrie (Karuk).
Fine Horsehair Basketry By Linda Aguilar
Aguilar's reputation as an artist is such that a basket of hers was added to the permanent collection of outstanding examples of contemporary art in the Renwick Gallery of the National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution
Maidu Echoes from the American River
Traces of an indigenous culture are scattered throughout the remains of the California Gold Rush. From the village site Shiba in Fair Oaks to Yolimhu in Folsom, great bedrock mortars echo the First People.
Wearable Art Display at Second Saturday Reception
Pacific Western Traders presents a wearable art display at Second Saturday reception, including a collection of garments inspired by the Ghost Dance regalia, spectacular necklaces and finely fashioned beadwork.
Closer to the Sky
Closer to the Sky is inspired by the burial platforms used by the Native Americans.
