Molly Talas [1913-2007]
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Molly (Mollie) Talas, Hopi Pueblo, Fog Clan, active ca. 1927-2007: bundle coiled baskets. Born at Shungopavi, Second Mesa. Mollie was the granddaughter of Tseatsung; daughter of Ethel Jusnempsi Honanie and Barney Youhungva; step-daughter of Honanie Nasaftie; wife of Vernon Talas (Tewa from 1st Mesa, born March 1910); mother of Betty Tewangoitewa, Virgil Talas; aunt of Joyce Saufkie. Molly learned basket making from her grandmother Tseatsung.
Photo courtesy of Gregory Schaaf.
Reference: American Indian Baskets I: 1,500 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf.
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