Paine exhibit highlights Indigenous basketry tradition
The Paine Art Center and Gardens in Oshkosh is showcasing the art of Ho-Chunk basket making with its exhibition, "Weaving a Legacy: Ho-Chunk Black Ash Basketry." The display features over 100 works, ranging from early 1900s to contemporary pieces, emphasizing the tradition of black ash basketry. The exhibition also highlights the threat posed by the emerald ash borer to these trees, which are vital to the craft. Curated by Ho-Chunk artist Tom Jones, this exhibition stands as the only one dedicated to preserving this Native art form.
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