Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Chico State's independent student newspaper

The Orion
Mastering basket weaving took years for each family member, it took not only artistic talent, but a mathematical thought process to understand where each stitch should lie and how to balance a pattern Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Mountain Maidu woven basket gallery displays four generations of local native culture

Melissa Joseph // September 23, 2019

The Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology at Chico State has a new exhibit called "Unbroken Traditions." The installation serves as a reminder of the violent history between Native Americans and Chico's...

Mastering basket weaving took years for each family member, it took not only artistic talent, but a mathematical thought process to understand where each stitch should lie and how to balance a pattern Photo credit: Melissa Joseph

Mountain Maidu woven basket gallery displays four generations of local native culture

Melissa Joseph // September 22, 2019

The Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology at Chico State has a new exhibit called "Unbroken Traditions." The installation serves as a reminder of the violent history between Native Americans and Chico's...

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