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Continuing Traditions
How can a tradition be continued, yet changed to fit modern times? For example, look at the larger basket with the cowboy woven into it. How does this object show a continuing tradition and a change? Look at the other objects in this case. They are all examples of a tradition that has changed slightly.

Sustaining Traditions
Mary Adams (who made the splint-ash basket) and her brother learned to make these baskets as young children.When they suddenly found themselves without parents to provide for them, they began making these baskets for sale in order to stay alive. Today, traditional Native American arts, once made for use within the community and for trade, help produce income for families.

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