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David Williams Carving the Auk Kwaan Panel
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Auk Kwaan Panel Carved by David Williams
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The Auk tribe requested David Williams to carve this for the Auk Kwaan. It is held currently at the Alaska State Museum.
Article "Indigenous Weavers: For Ourselves and Our People"
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In 1993 Chilkat weavers gathered in Hoonah to share knowledge and make an Indigenous Weavers Statement and published it in Raven's Bones Journal - November 1995
Newspaper Clipping of Amos Wallace
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Master Weaver Annie Lawrence Working on Spruce Root Basketry
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Annie wove her entire life and was an expert in spruce root and Chilkat weaving.
Spruce Root Dolls by Annie Lawrence
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Annie was a master Spruce Root and Chilkat weaver. Annie wove spruce root baskets and dolls.
Ruth James Holding Moccasins she Made
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Lilly "Tootsie" Fawcett Holding a Basket she is Weaving
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Marjorie Peterson, Darlene See and Daphne Wright Looking at Baskets
Page 7 of 9
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A variety of baskets are shown, some are work baskets, others may be ceremonial or woven to sell.
Daphne Wright with Large Basket and Hat
Page 8 of 9
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Hoonah Weavers at the Smithsonian Institute
Page 9 of 9
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The weavers are eternally grateful for the opportunity to learn and share their knowledge upon returning to Hoonah.
Harlena Warford Sings a Song
Page 6 of 9
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The weavers took a break from weaving studies to view a collection of cultural items to be repatriated back to Hoonah.