Basketry Hat

Item number 1999-140/1 from the The Burke: University of Washington.

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Lynn Foster is an enrolled member of the Skokomish Tribe. Her great aunt, Louisa Pulsifer, was a strong influence on her, along with Burt Wilbur and Dennis Allen. She is the daughter of Andy and Ruth Wilbur. They have been instrumental in her interest, knowledge and skills of their ancient traditions. Lynn's focus and commitment is to maintain and keep alive all ancient traditional skills, styles, and designs while weaving with only roots, barks, grasses, and ferns.