Elizabeth Brady (Western Shoshone), Elko, Nevada
Elizabeth Brady received the Nevada Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Folk Arts and her artwork has been recognized with many ribbons and awards. She is known especially for her cradleboards, the first of which she made at age 20. A fluent Shoshone speaker, Elizabeth is a respected elder in her tribe and is active in all areas of her Native culture.

Leah Brady (Western Shoshone), Elko, Nevada
Leah Brady is the great-granddaughter of Mary Hall and daughter of Elizabeth Brady, both well-known Western Shoshone basket makers. Leah specializes in traditional twined baskets such as newborn baskets, winnowing trays, and burden baskets, and has won numerous awards. She was an organizer of the Great Basin Native Basketweavers Association, serving in many capacities including board member and chairperson of the organization.

Sue Coleman (Washo), Carson City, Nevada
Sue Coleman learned the art of basket weaving as a teenager from her mother, Theresa Smokey Jackson. She uses willow to make cradleboards, winnowing trays, burden baskets, and other pieces. Sue teaches and exhibits and has been honored with many awards, including the 2003 Nevada Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Folk Arts.

Rebecca Eagle (Pyramid Lake Paiute), Wadsworth, Nevada
Rebecca Eagle made her first willow basket as a girl of 12. Today, Rebecca weaves single rod coiled baskets of willow and redbud, some beaded, ranging in size from miniature to large, and is known for her skill in the split stitch technique. Rebecca has been honored with the Nevada Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Folk Arts and many other awards.

Sandra Eagle (Pyramid Lake Paiute), Sutcliff, Nevada
Sandra Eagle was taught by her grandmother to prepare willow and use it to make cradleboards, and at age 22 was taught by her sister how to make one-rod coiled baskets. Mostly, Sandra weaves coiled baskets, earrings, and willow necklaces. The winner of many awards and active participant in many shows and exhibits, Sandra sells her work to local Native stores, museums, and individual collectors.