| Indian Basketry of the Northeastern Woodlands Contributor(s): Turnbaugh, Sarah Peabody (Author), Turnbaugh, William A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764347292 ISBN-13: 9780764347290 Publisher: Schiffer Craft OUR PRICE: $44.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Native American - Crafts & Hobbies | Baskets - History | Native American |
| Dewey: 746.412 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 8.9" W x 11.6" (2.60 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With hundreds of vivid and detailed color photographs and an easy narrative style enlivened by historical vignettes and images, the authors bring overdue appreciation to a centuries-old Native American basketmaking tradition in the Northeast. Explore the full range of vintage Indian woodsplint and sweetgrass basketry in the Northeastern U.S. and Canada, from practical work baskets made for domestic use to whimsical fancy wares that appealed to Victorian tourists. Basket collectors may compare four regional styles: Southern New England and Long Island, Northern New England and Canadian Maritimes, Upper New York State, and the Great Lakes. Learn of the craft's key role in supporting many Eastern Algonquian and Iroquoian peoples through generations of turmoil and change. Discover how today's creative young artisans are building upon their legacy. The book's Resources section guides readers to relevant websites and publications as well as northeastern Indian basketry collections in more than 30 public museums. |
Contributor Bio(s): Turnbaugh, Sarah Peabody: - Sarah and Bill Turnbaugh are retired from museum and university teaching positions. Their previous Schiffer books on Native American arts include Indian Baskets, Indian Jewelry of the American Southwest, and American Indian Baskets: Building and Caring for a Collection. |