New Exhibit: Florence Harrie (1889鈥�1981, Karuk)
New Exhibit: Florence Harrie (1889鈥�1981, Karuk)
Step into the world of Saturday Speaker Series: Virginia Howard Mullan "Humboldt County Courts World鈥檚 Fairs Florence Harrie (1889鈥�1981, Karuk) and experience the legacy of a master weaver. Born at Katim卯in, the Karuk center of the world, Florence returned to her ancestral home after boarding school to learn the art of gathering and weaving from renowned weavers like Elizabeth Hickox. She made her living through her craft and today, her great-grandson, Bradley Marshall, has lovingly curated this exhibit to bring her story home.
What makes this exhibit so special?
Florence鈥檚 personal weaving chair
The last basket she ever wove
A ceremonial dress made by her descendants that still dances in ceremonies today
Join us at the Clarke Historical Museum and immerse yourself in this deeply personal tribute to a Karuk cultural icon. Don鈥檛 miss it!
February 8 - May 31, 2025 at the Clarke Historical Museum