At 70, she embraced her Chumash roots and helped revive a dying skill: basketmaking
- Posted on January 8, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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At 70, she embraced her Chumash roots and helped revive a dying skill: basketmaking
Susanne Hammel-Sawyer knew almost nothing about the traditions of her Chumash ancestors until she was 70. Today she is one of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians' premier basketmakers.
