Penobscot Paula Thorne Teapot Basket Wabanaki Athabascan Indian Mary Gabriel was one of

Mary Gabriel was one of the long-time Wabanaki weavers who kept the art of basket making alive

carved from one large whale bone

This basket is an example: the bottom part of the basket seemingly acts as a base for the very fine weave acorn basket

is preparing a seal for cooking

hoop earrings silver beads on the right side and one silver bead on the left

Penobscot Paula Thorne Teapot Basket Wabanaki Athabascan Indian Mary Gabriel was one ofA charming acorn basket, woven from black ash and sweetgrass, in the shape of a raspberry colored teapot. 4 1 4 inches at its widest; pot itself is 2 1 2 inches diameter x 2 1 2 inches high, including sweetgras loop