Indian Baskets of Northern California and Oregon (9780930268220)
Indian Baskets of Northern California and Oregon is a richly illustrated, detailed study of the Native American basketry of this fascinating region. The book is the result of decades of research by Ralph Shanks who is a careful scholar and delightful author.The book covers the basketry of the Yurok, Hupa, Karuk, Wiyot, Tolowa, Wintu, Yana, Atsugewi, and other California cultures. It also details the baskets of Oregon peoples including the Klamath, Kalapuya, Wasco, Coos, Tillamook, Tututni, and others.The book features nearly 200 previously unpublished color photographs of baskets of Northern California and Oregon from museums and private collections in the United States and Europe.
Publisher: Miwok Archeological Preserve of Marin (08/03/2015)
Hardcover: 168 pages
ISBN-10: 0930268229
ISBN-13: 9780930268220
Item Weight: 2.00lbs
Dimensions: 11.20h x 8.80w x 0.60d
Review Citation(s):
Choice 09/01/2016
About the Author
Ralph Shanks is the author of Indian Baskets of Central California and California Indian Baskets. He is president of the Miwok Archeological Preserve of Marin. He is a research associate in anthropology at the University of California, Davis. He also teaches Native American basketry at the University of California, Davis, and the College of Marin. Lisa Woo Shanks is the editor of the Indian Baskets of California and Oregon Series.
