Artwork copyright Lena Johnson. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1985.

Artwork copyright Lena Johnson. Photo courtesy of the artist, 1985.

Round Basket (1), 1950

Lena Johnson
American Makah

Location: Washington State Arts Commission, Olympia

About the Artwork

Round Basket (1) is part of a series of five colorful traditional baskets woven by Native American artist Lena Johnson. 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

Native American artist Lena Johnson is affiliated with the Makah Tribe of Neah Bay, on the Olympic Peninsula in Northwestern Washington. Further biographical details are not known to us. If you can add to this information, please contact us at collections@arts.wa.gov.