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100 1 _aField, Clark,
_d1882-1971
245 1 4 _aThe Art and the Romance of Indian Basketry :
_bClark Field Collection, Philbrook Art Center, Tulsa, 1964
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2020-05-30
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Art and the Romance of Indian Basketry" by Clark Field is a comprehensive study on the craft of Indian basket weaving, published in the mid-20th century. This scholarly work details the significance of basketry in various Native American cultures, exploring its utilitarian and ceremonial purposes. It captures a time period when traditional skills were beginning to wane, due to modernization and the impact of external cultures, thus shedding light on a fading art form. The book provides an in-depth look at the methods, materials, and symbolic meanings associated with basket weaving across different tribes. It highlights how basketry varied by region and tribe, emphasizing the artistry and individual creativity of the weavers. Field presents a diverse array of baskets, including those used for ceremonial purposes such as the "Jumping Dance Basket" of the Hoopa and the intricate work of famed weavers like Datsolalee. Additionally, it discusses the historical context of these crafts and their relevance in contemporary times, capturing both the beauty and cultural richness of Native American heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndian baskets -- North America
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62285
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