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Artist
Title

Planter

Date
circa 1994
Century
20th century
Medium & Support
Rivercane with black walnut dye
Technique
Woven
Dimensions
Overall: 12 1/4 x 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in.
Style
Cherokee
Object Type
Decorative Arts & Design
Class System
Decorative Arts & Design
Class 1
Functional
Credit Line
Gift of Billie Ruth Sudduth
Accession Number
2006.07.01.58
Copyright
In Copyright, Rights Holder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable
© Estate of Rowena Bradley
Description

Planter basket, rectangular base with round rim. Geometric pattern formed by dark walnut dye and lighter undyed rivercane splits.

Label History

As a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and a thirdgeneration basket weaver, Bradley based her patterns either on those she saw her mother create or ones she conceived. Patterns are historically named after symbolic Cherokee stories. Bradley’s baskets are known for their design and fine craftsmanship. The upper part of this basket is a variation on the chain pattern. The lower portion mixes the coffin and chief’s daughter patterns. Here she used rivercane in its natural color as well as cane dyed brown from black walnut root. The process of weaving this basket began with harvesting rivercane and preparing its smooth outer layer for a weaving style known as twilling. This technique is achieved by passing each element of the weft (the horizontal cane) over two or more warp (the vertical cane) elements.

Exhibition Title: Asheville Art Museum: An Introduction to the Collection
Label Date: 2021
Type: Catalogue Entry
Written by: Whitney Richardson

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