“Spring Blessings”
(Willow basket)
by Andrew Harvier, Santa Clara/Taos/Tohono O'odham
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Description: 2 in 1 basket server. Handwoven in the tradition of the Rio Grande Pueblos using hand gathered natural red Rio Grande willow. Some pieces were peeled for contrast.
About this Award: Awarded for high quality in craftsmanship in basket arts. Sole entry, so it had to meet the standards of all the voting judges in order to be recognized. This piece garnered an unhesitant unanimous decision.
Jurors’ Comments:
Barbara Ornelas: The color combination is really neat…the fact that he did three different colors. I also like the smell of it (laughs) and the two different techniques he used and that he made a base for it.
Alex Beeshligaii: When I first came in here I thought it was two they way he wove them together—very strong and durable.
Ryan Huna Smith: The use of the willow, some of it peeled, the colors became an element to diversify the palette. I love the raw look of the basket as well. Unfortunately, unless you actually look at it closely you won’t be able to smell it but the smell is wonderful (smiling).