I have been collecting antique and vintage baskets for over 30 years, and professionally weaving baskets for the same period of time. Although I spend my time weaving and creating beautiful new Passamaquoddy traditional baskets, I love antique and vintage baskets! Restoring antique baskets is an meaningful act of preservation for a traditional art that has a long history in our tribes that is connected to our Native spirituality. Sweetgrass, in particular, has a deep spiritual essence within the construction of each historic basket.

Originally from Maine, I now reside in Chandler, AZ near my daughters and grandson. Family is very important to us all and they are very supportive of my work.

Parts of my collection are now available for Sale! These heirlooms are looking for a loving home to spend their future and be well cared for! All of the vintage brown ash and sweetgrass baskets have been professionally cleaned. Some are repaired where needed to support the structural integrity of the basket.

If we know the weaver or tribe, we clearly indicate this with a tag inside the basket. Because the brown ash and sweetgrass baskets were common to many diverse tribes throughout the northeast woodlands, it is often impossible to determine exact tribe as the source. We can, however, offer a professional opinion in some cases, pointing to one or more possible tribal sources. Prior to the late 1980s – early 1990s, few baskets were signed with the weaver’s name.