(775) 757-2859
Cultural Community: Shoshone-Paiute
Artform: Weaver & Cradleboard maker
Residence South Central Idaho
Bio: Delphina Jim is well known on the Duck Valley Reservation as a master artist of traditional willow work. She is known for crafting baskets and cradleboards, and as a teacher. Additionally, she provides expertise on willow usage and on environmental issues concerning the traditional use of plant materials. She learned willow-working at a very young age from other skilled artists, and has been a practitioner of the traditional arts of the Shoshone Paiute for over 60 years.
Honors & Awards: 1995, 2004, Master, Idaho Commission on the Arts Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program
For Services Offered, Availability, and Costs, please contact the artist.
Glossary: Weaver, cradleboard
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