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~ (Author) "This remarkable piece, nearly 175 years old, is one of the oldest examples of California Indian basketry for which the name of the weaver has..." (more)
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Basket weaving is an outlet for artistry and a showcase for the skills of Native Americans. These two books take different approaches to the subject, but both celebrate the talents of individuals and the difficulty of weaving in the old ways. The Hopi basketmakers responded to the interest and patience of photographer Teiwes, the author of other books on Southwest tribes, with interviews and extensive demonstrations. Because many of the old methods and materials they use are dying out, this is a valuable document. Details of the flora used, dying methods, techniques for each kind of basket, and an appreciation of the design forms used are all included. Rounding out the book are 128 of the author's photographs, 16 color plates, and a map of the Hopi lands, as well as an excellent chapter on ancient weaving in the area. Bibby is curator of an exhibit of 62 baskets judged to be the finest of their kind in California. They date from 1822 to the present, with basketmakers identified for almost all these gems. The book is the catalog for the exhibit, scheduled for the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento and the Autry Museum in Los Angeles in the spring. Bibby considers craft items as individual works of art, and these dazzling examples, shown here in color, supersede mere utility. Each basket is described, with information on the California tribe's customary forms and a sketch or photo of and interview with the maker. A simple set of clear and useful illustrations shows the different ways of coiling and twining, and a map and historical introduction are helpful. Both books are suitable for advanced crafts as well as Native American collections.?Gay Neale, Southside Virginia Community Coll., Alberta
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Over sixty of the finest baskets created by California Indians are profiled in an excellent book which provides color photos of each basket and commentary from art historians and weavers alike. The result's an excellent and unusual tribute to California native basketry art. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

  • Paperback: 113 pages
  • Publisher: Heyday Books; First Edition edition (September 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0930588878
  • ISBN-13: 978-0930588878
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.9 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #672,934 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Just fabulous, March 17, 2002
By Leah Bowe (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews
If you're an art historian + are going to give a lecture on the art of Native California, you definitely need this book. It's beautifully produced and very inclusive.

It covers all basketry traditions from the various geographical areas in California, looks at differences between and within tribal styles, includes utility as well as art or "tourist" baskets, discusses baskets by makers both unknown and extremely famous, and it doesn't ignore baskets made by *male* weavers. No tradition is marginalized in favor of another in this work, and that's unusual!

What makes this book really great, though, are the mini-interviews with contemporary Native California weavers and other artists (including the late Vivien Hailstone and Harry Fonseca) about the individual pieces reproduced in the book. These people give the reader insights into weaving that would otherwise be missed. It's nice to see a book on Native America where the Indian voice is so fundamentally present.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on California Indian Basketry, May 5, 2008
By Glynis B (Yuba City CA USA) - See all my reviews
I particularly enjoyed this book because I am interested in California Indian history. Indian basket weaving is truly an art and I'm glad to see it handed down from the master basket weavers to the generations that follow. This book features some of the very talented weavers. I specifically got this book because my cousin is featured in it.
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