Indian Basketmakers of California and the Great Basin [Paperback]

Larry Dalrymple (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 15, 2000

Contemporary American Indian basketry in California and the Great Basin has been undergoing a significant revival over the past fifteen years. This book documents several aspects of this revival by featuring the work of some of its leading practitioners representing both known and lesser-known tribes including the Hupa, Yurok, Karuk, Tolowa, Western Mono (Monache) of northern California, and Great Basin tribes including the Western Shoshone, Northern Paiute, Washoe, and Chemehuevi.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

These companion volumes are the work of a modest man who claims only to be a "collector," and most of the illustrated baskets are from his collection. They are in fact a strong argument for the average, un-degreed, unpublished unknown to be recognized as a leader in keeping a tradition alive. These strong, handsome, informative, and attractive books give a penetrating view of the decline of basketmaking in many areas, the richness of the traditions, the current state of the art, and the beauty of the products. Dalrymple's text is not only well written but full of little details only someone who had spent time with the craftspeople would know, e.g., that peach baskets are also used in the men's religious ceremonies among the Hopi. Arresting photos from historic sources as well as images of current baskets and portraits by Dalrymple of the basketmakers are all well chosen and forceful. The author takes a tribe, such as the Havasupai, examines the history of the tribe and its basketmaking, details materials and construction used, and profiles current basketmakers sympathetically. Many cannot make a living at their craft; they do it for the love of the art and the past. The books also include maps, indexes, references, lists of plants used in each area, and an invaluable gift to basketmakers everywhere: a glossary in each book with clear instructions on weaving methods such as coiling, twilling, and twining. These are lovely additions to any arts or Native American collection.
-Gay Neale, formerly with Southside Virginia Community Coll., Meredithville
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Larry Dalrymple

Product Details

• Paperback: 88 pages
• Publisher: Museum of New Mexico Pr (March 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0890133379
• ISBN-13: 978-0890133378
• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,664,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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