Nellie Charlie
Nellie Charlie | |
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Nellie Charlie in the early 20th century. | |
| Born | Besa-Yoona 1867 |
| Died | 1965 (aged 97–98) |
| Nationality | Kucadikadi |
| Education | Self-taught |
| Known for | Basket weaving |
Nellie Charlie (1867–1965) was a Mono Lake Paiute - Kucadikadi basketmaker associated with Yosemite National Park. She was born in Lee Vining, California, the daughter of tribal headman Pete Jim, and his wife Patsy, also a basket maker. She married Young Charlie, a Mono Lake Paiute - Kucadikadi man from Yosemite, and they had six children. Her Paiute name was Besa-Yoona.