Chemehuevi

BK-59 Mary South Hill, one of the more prolific of the Chemehuevi weavers, used willow, desert willow and devil's claw for this classic jar. (Circa 1930)-RAY MANLEY BK-61 The Chemehuevi Reservation is located in California, just across the Colorado River from Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Chemehuevi baskets are highly prized for their simple, uncluttered design and excellent craftsmanship.

BASKETRY PHOTOGRAPHS BY JERRY JACKA

BK-62 The exceptionally fine Chemehuevi olla, pictured below, was woven by Anne Land about 1905. The design is said to represent "The Tree of Life."