Artists  > Juana Basilia Sitmelelene

Juana Basilia Sitmelelene

Sitmelelene was a skilled Chumash basket weaver who is known from her signed presentation baskets made for Spanish colonial authorities.

Dates
1782–1832
Born In
North America > United States
Active In
North America > United States
Period Culture Style
Native North American (First Nations) > Californian Native American > Chumash
Colonial American > Colonial Spanish American > Viceroyalty of New Spain
Known For
Basketry
Works of Art

Artists  > Juana Basilia Sitmelelene

Juana Basilia Sitmelelene

Sitmelelene was a skilled Chumash basket weaver who is known from her signed presentation baskets made for Spanish colonial authorities.

Dates
1782–1832
Born In
North America > United States
Active In
North America > United States
Period Culture Style
Native North American (First Nations) > Californian Native American > Chumash
Colonial American > Colonial Spanish American > Viceroyalty of New Spain
Known For
Basketry
Works of Art