Project Gutenberg 2020-05-30 Public domain in the USA. 179 Field, Clark 1882 1971 90888184 The Art and the Romance of Indian Basketry Clark Field Collection, Philbrook Art Center, Tulsa, 1964 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "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.) Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Indian baskets -- North America E011 Text Category: History - Other Category: Art Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 185757 2025-09-24T13:48:19.087850 text/html 149301 2024-10-18T03:43:47 text/html 3348205 2025-09-24T13:48:27.612744 application/epub+zip 3349732 2025-09-24T13:48:22.495722 application/epub+zip 114504 2025-09-24T13:48:20.815750 application/epub+zip 3436412 2025-09-24T13:48:31.277710 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3378724 2025-09-24T13:48:26.092773 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 166489 2022-09-28T05:00:46.233008 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 111841 2025-09-24T13:48:17.796816 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 92050 2024-10-18T03:43:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16121 2025-09-24T13:48:31.423690 application/rdf+xml 15112 2025-09-24T13:48:20.934746 image/jpeg 2895 2025-09-24T13:48:20.875758 image/jpeg 3106092 2025-09-24T13:48:19.282734 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog