Thatch Fish Hand Basket
This work is another excellent example of a piece of traditional Caymanian craft that combines functional utility with contemporary style and technique, in this case adopting the silhouette of a fish into the design of a functional basket. This marriage of tradition and modernity was celebrated in NGCI exhibitions 21st Century Cayman (2010) and Revive: Contemporary Caymanian Craft (2017), showcasing the continued relevance and originality of Cayman’s artisans and craftspersons.
About the Artist
Annalee Ebanks
b. 1933
Born in Cayman Brac, Annalee Ebanks learned to master complex thatching techniques from her father and became an active teacher and demonstrator of her craft. Her work can be found in the collections of NGCI, Cayman Islands National Museum, and the Cayman Brac Museum. Ebanks was recognised with a Heritage Award from CNCF in 2002. Her work was featured in NGCI’s exhibitions All Access (2015) and Revive: Contemporary Caymanian Craft (2017), showcasing the continued relevance and originality of Cayman’s artisans and craftspersons.
