Nellie Charlie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nellie Charlie
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Nellie Charlie in the early 20th century.
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Besa-Yoona
1867 |
| Died | 1965 (aged 97–98) |
| Nationality | Kucadikadi |
| Education | Self-taught |
| Known for | Basket weaving |
Nellie Charlie (1867–1965) was a talented Mono Lake Paiute - Kucadikadi basketmaker. She was known for her amazing baskets, especially those connected to Yosemite National Park.
Nellie was born in Lee Vining, California. Her father, Pete Jim, was a leader in their tribe. Her mother, Patsy, was also a skilled basket maker. Nellie married Young Charlie, a man from the Mono Lake Paiute - Kucadikadi people in Yosemite. They had six children together. Her Paiute name was Besa-Yoona.
Nellie made baskets in both old, traditional ways and newer styles. In the 1920s, she took part in the yearly Indian Field Days competition in Yosemite. This was a special event where Native American artists could show their skills. Her daughter, Daisy Mallory, also became a very well-known weaver.
Nellie was part of a group of Paiute women famous for their beautiful baskets. These baskets were very detailed and used many colors. Other famous weavers in this group included Lucy Telles and Carrie Bethel. Nellie Charlie passed away in Bishop, California.
Nellie Charlie's Art Legacy
Nellie Charlie's amazing work is still remembered today. One of her baskets is kept at the Yosemite Museum. This special basket is covered with tiny beads from Czechoslovakia.
Another traditional basket she made from sedge roots was also very important. Both of these baskets were shown in an art exhibition about Yosemite. This exhibition traveled to several museums from 2006 to 2008. These museums included the Autry National Center, the Oakland Museum of California, the Nevada Museum of Art, and the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art. Her baskets helped people learn about the rich art history of the Yosemite area.
Gallery
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A 1924 basket by Nellie Charlie
See also
In Spanish: Nellie Charlie para niños
