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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Candace Crockett Reprinted from a 1901 original, this pioneering study has become a valuable source for American Indian Basketry identification. From Poma mush baskets to Palute dicing trays, this book traces the origin and development of basket design for Southwestern and Pacific North America using over 250 illustrations. no reviews | add a review
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The origins of forms and designs Materials and colors used Weaves and stitches The symbolism and poetry woven into each basket Preservation Tips for the collector And much more! From Yolo ceremonial baskets to Oraibi sacred trays, Indian Basketry traces the origin, development, and fundamental principles of the basket designs of the major Indian tribes of the southwestern United States and Pacific Coast, along with comments on the basket weaving of a number of other North American tribes. No library descriptions found. |
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