“Turtle Basket”
by Shelden Nunez-Velarde, Jicarilla Apache
Alternate View
Shelden Nunez-Velarde
Photo by Lana Tupponce
Description: Jicarilla Apache basket of willow and sumac.
About this Award: Awarded to the work whose quality showcases excellence in basket weaving.
Jurors’ Comments:
White Swann: Its uniqueness, the design, the smoothness; it’s the only Jicarilla basket here.
Ryan Huna Smith: I liked the woven design, the size of the basket, the turtle design. It’s a nice piece overall.
Gerald Dawavendewa: I like the variation in the design, the detail, which even comes down to the shells for the eye, and the quality of the weaving, even when you look at the back side, which isn’t normally viewed. It’s got a clean, nice quality to the weaving.