Artwork copyright Helen Mary Thompson. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1985.

Basket Bottle, 1950

Helen Mary Thompson
Nationality unknown

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

About the Artwork

Basket Bottle is a hand-woven artwork created by artist Helen Mary Thompson. It was acquired in Neah Bay, Washington. This artwork is part of Beyond Blue Mountains, a collection that was curated by late Tlingit (Native Alaskan) artist Jim Schoppert. It presents the work of Native American artists of diverse heritage, ideas, materials, and styles. The collection takes an in-depth look at the artists’ unique voices and interpretations of tradition.

This artwork was acquired for the State Art Collection in partnership with Washington State Arts Commission.

About the Artist

Helen Mary Thompson is a Native American artist of unknown tribal affiliation creating hand-woven objects influenced by Coast Salish tradition.
Thompson's birthdate and further biographical details are not known to us. If you can add to this information, please contact us at collections@arts.wa.gov.