6" LONGLINE BASKET WITH WHITE DISH AND HALIBUT EMBELLISHMENT Remarque The importance of the subject

The importance of the subject matter is its significance to history

Image size: 6" X 6"

exploitation in the past has reduced this bird's numbers in the southern reaches of its range

Please note that since each in hand painted

Please note that actual photograph will not have the artist's watermark

6" LONGLINE BASKET WITH WHITE DISH AND HALIBUT EMBELLISHMENT Remarque The importance of the subject"Penelope" means "weaver" in its Greek origin. That makes it a fitting name for Penelope Cyr Lorenson, who weaves a variety of refined baskets. She has lived on Kodiak Island since 1979 and started her weaving career in the early 1980's. This master weaver likes to incorporate nature in her work. Many of her baskets include driftwood, seashells, sea glass, and Alaskan ivory, bone, and fur. Penelope brings Native and nautical traditions together. Her