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

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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

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

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