We at ACTA are saddened by the passing of traditional basket weaver Avis Punkin who was a two-time master artist in ACTA’s Apprenticeship Program, first in 2003 with grand daughter-apprentice artist Carly Tex in coiled basketry; and then in 2009 with daughter-in-law-apprentice artist Julie Dick Tex in creating a twined basket for sifting acorn flour. It was a privilege to have known Avis and witnessed her commitment to family, community, and high standards in the practice of Mono tradition.
–Amy Kitchener, ACTA Executive Director
