Native American basket weaving is one of the oldest and most meaningful art forms in North America, reflecting not only creativity but also cultural heritage and survival skills. More than simple ...
NMAI copy Purchased with funds from the Lloyd and Charlotte Wineland Library Endowment for Native American and Western Exploration Literature Dedication -- Preface / Wayne A. Thompson, Gene Meieran -- ...
With good reason many folks are fascinated with Native American basketry. Centuries of heritage, designs and techniques are wrapped up in newly fashioned baskets and those from yesteryear. Whether one ...
When appraiser Bruce Shackelford evaluated three Native American baskets brought to the San Jose ROADSHOW in August 2009, although he was unsure of their precise provenance, he instantly recognized ...
Indian basketmaking and collecting. Basketry background ; Weaving a tradition, past to present (The enduring craft ; Traditional basketmaking ; Native basketmaking in transition ; Survival and revival ...
DECATUR - It's like one of those moments from public television's Antiques Roadshow: A guy turns up with a humble-looking American Indian basket and suddenly finds out he's holding a coveted national ...
Many folks are fascinated with Native American basketry and with good reason. Centuries of heritage, designs and techniques are wrapped up in newly-fashioned baskets and those from yesteryear. Whether ...
Janie Verret Luster was awarded the Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award for her work in preserving traditional Houma crafts. Luster rediscovered the art of Palmetto Half Hitch Coil Basket Making ...