One
of the oldest artforms of West African origin
in the United States, sweetgrass basketmaking
remains an important tradition in the coastal
communities of South Carolina and Georgia. A recognized
master, Yvonne Grovner continues the Sapelo Island
tradition of weaving sweetgrass into a variety
of beautiful baskets. As a master teacher in the
Georgia Arts Council’s apprenticeship program,
she has taught Herbert J.
Dixon, now an accomplished artist, sweetgrass
basketry.
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