Social Science Native American Studies
A basketful of Indian culture change
- Publisher
- Canadian Museum of History
- Initial publish date
- Jan 1975
- Category
- Native American Studies
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781772821840
- Publish Date
- Jan 1975
- List Price
- $7.99
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Description
This study of the decorative patterns on aboriginal woven and woodsplint basketry reveals the tenacious survival of basic artistic concepts of aboriginal origin. The woodsplint technique was adopted by Natives to adapt their crafts to the white market.
About the author
Theodore Brasser was a curator at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, professor of art history at Carleton University and professor of anthropology at Trent University. He has written extensively for American Indian Art magazine and numerous museum and scholarly publications.
