About Elsie Allen
Elsie Comanche Allen was a Native American Pomo basket weaver from the Cloverdale Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California in Northern California. She is notable for historically categorizing and teaching Californian Indian basket patterns and techniques, as well as for sustaining traditional Pomo basketry as an art form. Co-founded by Allen and her mother, along with other weavers, the Pomo Indian Women's Club provided a social and professional space for basket makers, operating from 1940 to 1957. As she continued her education at the day school, Allen became proficient in English. Through her involvement in civic groups, Allen became a strong advocate for the Pomo people. Due to her lifelong dedication, Allen became recognized as a cultural scholar, earning her the nickname "the Pomo Sage" and an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree.
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