Dat So La Lee

Dat So La Lee, whose birth name was "Dabuda", meaning "Young Willow", (English name Louisa Keyser), (ca. 1829 – December 6, 1925) was a renowned American basket weaver and one of the most famous Native American artists of the 20th century. A member of the Washoe people in northwestern Nevada, her basketry came to national prominence during the Arts and Crafts movement.

Read more about Dat So La Lee:  Documentation, Craftsmanship, Resting Place

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