Basket Maker (Noun)
Meaning
Early Amerindians related to the Pueblo; known for skill in making baskets.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The women of the Hopi tribe were renowned basket makers, weaving traditional designs that told stories of their ancestors.
- She was a respected basket maker, known for her expertise in creating intricate coilwork patterns on cedar bark.
- In the small village, a young girl learned the ancient art of basket making from a respected basket maker who had passed down techniques through generations.
- He traveled to the Navajo Nation to study with a skilled basket maker who specialized in wickerwork decorations.
- As a basket maker, she spent years perfecting the techniques of her Cochiti Pueblo ancestors, creating beautiful woven baskets for ceremonies and special occasions.