Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Walter James “Jim” Tomah (1922-1996), a member of the Houlton Band of Maliseets, was a master basketmaker who specialized in utilitarian baskets. He was a mentor to generations of younger basketmakers.
About This Item
- Title: Jim Tomah carry-all basket, Houlton, 1998
- Creator: Walter James Tomah
- Creation Date: 1998
- Subject Date: 1998
- Location: Houlton, Aroostook County, ME
- Media: Ash
- Dimensions: 30.5 cm x 25.4 cm
- Local Code: 1998.43.2
- Object Type: Physical Object
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- Artists
- Basketmakers
- Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians
- Indians of North America--Maine
- Native Americans--baskets
- Wabanaki Indians
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