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This spruce berry basket was made by Mary Skeek's mother, Mrs. Anna Miller in Juneau, Alaska, 1915. Mrs. Miller gave this basket to her daughter Mrs. Mary Skeek whose birth date is 9-30-83. Mary Skeek was married in Kake, Alaska, moved to Juneau and then returned to Kake to live with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Skeek (Helen) until her death December 12, 1967 at the age of 84. Purchased February 1968 from Mrs. George (Helen) Skeek.

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SITKA NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK -ACCESSION 80
BORHAUER BASKET COLLECTION
Doris Borhauer's Basket Notes
These notes are as written by Doris Borhauer, including the historic way “Tlingit” is written.
© Sitka Tribe of Alaska - Pictures taken by Helen Dangel
 
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