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In this photograph, which is part of a series of four, Cherokee basket weaver Martha Ross demonstrates how to prepare white oak for making a basket. After cutting and curing, the oak tree is quartered before the maker begins the process of making…

In this photograph, which is part of a series of four, Cherokee basket weaver Martha Ross demonstrates how to prepare white oak for making a basket. After cutting and curing, the oak tree is quartered before the maker begins the process of making…

In this photograph, which is part of a series of four, Cherokee basket weaver Martha Ross demonstrates how to prepare white oak for making a basket. After cutting and curing, the oak tree is quartered before the maker begins the process of making…

This 1996 photograph, by an unknown photographer, is of Mary Ulmer Chiltoskey (d. 2000), who served as a teacher and librarian in the Cherokee community for many years. Born in Alabama, Mrs. Chiltoskey relocated to Cherokee, North Carolina in 1942…

This is a photograph by Vivienne Roberts of Maude French Welch (1894-1953), a Cherokee potter who was born near Cooper's Creek in the Bird Town section of the Qualla Boundary in Cherokee, North Carolina. Mrs. Welch's pottery was formed and carved…

This undated photograph was taken while Maude Welch was making pottery on the porch of her home. Maude French Welch (1894-1953) was born near Cooper's Creek in the Birdtown section of the Qualla Boundary. Her pottery was formed entirely by hand and…

This photograph was taken while Maude Welch was demonstrating pottery at the 1949 Craftsman's Fair of the Southern Highlands. Maude French Welch (1894-1953) was born near Cooper's Creek in the Birdtown section of the Qualla Boundary. Her pottery…

This photograph from the 1940s shows Maude French Welch (1894-1953), a renowned Cherokee potter, making pottery on her front porch. Welch was born near Cooper's Creek in the Bird Town section of the Qualla Boundary. Her pottery was formed and carved…

This photograph from the 1940s shows Maude French Welch (1894-1953), a renowned Cherokee potter, making pottery on her front porch. Welch was born near Cooper's Creek in the Bird Town section of the Qualla Boundary. Her pottery was formed and carved…

This photograph from the 1940s shows the home of Maude French Welch (1894-1953), a renowned Cherokee potter. Upon close inspection, Welch can be seen shaping pottery on her front porch at the far left of the house. In the center of the photograph,…