Oregon Potlatch Wool Blanket WhaleMuseumW “When we think about our

“When we think about our past experiences as something we can just put down

"Before what we made was considered 'art'

" shares Lynda

though prized by collectors as masterpieces

Middle: Rose Syrup

Oregon Potlatch Wool Blanket WhaleMuseumW “When we think about ourThis beautiful blanket features nine different basketry designs, one from each of the federally recognized tribes of Oregon. A tenth designa human figure originally seen on Columbia River regional basketswas added to represent all of the people of the area; other tribes, past and present, as well as the area's non Native inhabitants. In other words, the basketry designs represent all people who live in the land that is now called "Oregon". Our Oregon