Florence Davidson
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Florence Edenshaw Davidson (1896–1993) was a Canadian First Nations artist from Haida Gwaii. She created basketry and button blankets and was a respected elder in her village of Masset, Haida Gwaii, British Columbia.
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![]() Florence Davidson weaves a spruce root hat c. 1976. Photo by Ulli Steltzer | |
Born | (1896-09-15)September 15, 1896 |
Died | December 13, 1993(1993-12-13) (aged 97) |
Nationality | Haida, Canadian First Nations |
Known for | Traditional basketry and button blankets; consultant on Haida language |
Notable work | During My Time: Florence Edenshaw Davidson, a Haida Woman |
Spouse | Robert Davidson (1880–1969) |
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Relatives | Grandsons, Reg Davidson and Robert Davidson |
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