Sylestine, Rosabel, 1926-

Dates:
Birth 1926

Biographical notes:

Rosabel Sylestine is of Coushatta Indian heritage and produced pine needle baskets for the Acadian Handicraft Project, a project coordinated through Louisiana State University General Extension to promote and preserve Acadian heritage.

From the description of Rosabel Sylestine oral history interview, 1995. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 70853615

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Subjects:

  • Folk festivals
  • Handicraft
  • Indian baskets
  • Koasati language
  • Pine needle crafts
  • Weaving

Occupations:

  • Indian basket makers

Places:

  • Louisiana (as recorded)