Cherokee National Treasures: In Their Own Words Rings the authors have used select

the authors have used select stories and key leaders to trace the challenges and opportunities that have shaped tribal identity

And when you're done

Includes a list of known Oklahoma Cherokee basket makers born before 1930 and references to collections totaling more than 500 Oklahoma Cherokee baskets

-Roy Hamilton

with the help of the Cherokee Language Department

Cherokee National Treasures: In Their Own Words Rings the authors have used selectThe Cherokee National Treasure award has currently been bestowed to ninety four artisans since its inception in 1988 by the Cherokee Nation and the Cherokee National Historic Society. In the pages of this book you will find stories as told by the artist themselves, family, and friends that help not only showcase their craft, but also their inspirations. You'll see basketry, pottery, weavings, woodwork, and more. These artist help preserve and