Erica Nelson Menard is a Penobscot brown ash and sweetgrass basket maker. She was introduced to the tradition by her grandmother, Philomene Saulis Nelson.  During visits to Philomene’s home Erica watched her prepare materials on Indian Island.  She loved watching Philomene dye splints in bright blues, reds, browns, yellows, and purples and seeing her grandmother read more Erica Nelson Menard (Artist Profile)