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Tribal Members Anna Mae Juneau (1) and Norma Khawaja (r) are shown making pine needle baskets at the home of Ms. Khawaja. They are daughters of the late Chief Joseph Pierite, Sr.
Materials used in basket weaving. In foreground are long leaf pine needles which must first go through a drying process before being used. Beyond that are special fibers used for binding the pine needles.
Basket weaving in process. (Photos by Patricia Foster)


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