American Indian Baskets I: 1,500 Artist Biographies (American Indian Art Series) (American Indian Art (Numbered)) [Hardcover]

Gregory Schaaf (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0977665208 | ISBN-13: 978-0977665204 | Publication Date: May 1, 2006 | Edition: 1st

This volume profiles over 1,500 American Indian basketmakers over the past two centuries from the Southwest, Great Basin and California.

This book was created with the cooperation of American Indian artists. Through personal interviews, archival research and artist surveys, information was collected in 25 fields, including the artist's tribe, clan, active years, type of baskets, lifespan, family relationships, education, teachers, students, awards, exhibitions, collections, forms, techniques, materials, favorite designs and publications. Many artists completed a personal statement, "I enjoy creating artwork, because..." Some wrote or narrated autobiographical statements.

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About the Author

Dr. Gregory Schaaf (Cherokee, tribally enrolled) is the Director of the Center for Indigenous Arts & Cultures in Santa Fe. He earned his doctorate in American Indian History and a degree in Art History at the University of California, Santa Barbara. During his distinguished teaching career, he became an Associate Professor and Coordinator of Native American Studies Programs. As a recognized scholar, he addressed the United Nations and testified before the United States Senate on Indian Affairs. As a historical consultant and scriptwriter, he has worked with Kevin Costner (500 Nations - CBS) and Jon Voight (Last of His Tribe - HBO).

Dr. Schaaf is the author of the American Indian Art Series; Wampum Belts & Peace Trees; Franklin, Jefferson, & Madison: On Religion & the State; The U.S. Constitution and the Great Law of Peace.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 342 pages
• Publisher: Ciac Press; 1st edition (May 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977665208
• ISBN-13: 978-0977665204
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.7 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,292,245 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars american indian baskets vol I, by gregory schaaf, July 20, 2007

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Cheryl K. Drummond (iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American Indian Baskets I: 1,500 Artist Biographies (American Indian Art Series) (American Indian Art (Numbered)) (Hardcover)

apsolutly fabulous. very well assembled for truly easy indexing of
information...a to z. Great photos and historical text of past basket
makers. photos of old baskets...great color . for basket collectors
and others interested in history of this subject, this book is a must
have. eagerly waiting Vol.11. wrote and sent pics to author of a
basket i have. hope they will review it and sent opinion of the
origin. if all other books in the series are as good as this one,
they are a must have also. thanks amazon seller for providing this
book at the same rate for buyers. a great purchase . ckd

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It'ts a fair book, February 10, 2010

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Gerald Pusch (Burney, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American Indian Baskets I: 1,500 Artist Biographies (American Indian Art Series) (American Indian Art (Numbered)) (Hardcover)

Not totally what Iexpected. There are more newer basket photographed than vintage baskets. Lots of contemperary weavers.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "American Indian Baskets I: PROFILE & REVIEWS", April 27, 2006

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Gregory Schaaf (Santa Fe, NM) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American Indian Baskets I: 1,500 Artist Biographies (American Indian Art Series) (American Indian Art (Numbered)) (Hardcover)

American Indian Baskets I profiles 1,500 basketmakers with 2,000 full color illustrations, 344 pages, bibliography, index.
Vol. 6 in the "American Indian Art Series."
REVIEWS:
"The American Indian Art Series books are essential reference guides, necessary to specialist and enthusiast, scholar and collector. Filled with data and up to date biographical information, these books track and illuminate the contemporary Native arts field."
David Cloutier, Executive Director, Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, producers of Indian Market, Santa Fe www.swaia.org

"Dedicated to promoting authenticity in Native American Arts."
Tony Eriacho, Jr., Council for Indigenous Arts & Cultures and the Zuni Art Certification Commission, www.ciaccouncil.org

"As a Native artist, I feel the American Indian Art Series is an excellent resource. The books are so well researched and designed."
Darryl Dean Begay, Ta'chii'nii silversmith, www.redstreakdesigns.com

"As serious collectors of Native American art, we have found the books to be invaluable. The wealth of detail and especially so many photographs of the artists, bring this world even closer."
Jane and Bill Buchsbaum, Santa Fe

"This book series is a fresh reference perspective connecting art with people -- both artists and collectors."
Marjorie Chan, Utahr