Alaska Basketry (1917)

By Violet Virginia Cavana

Book Overview

Alaska Basketry is a book written by V. V. Cavana and published in 1917. The book is a comprehensive study of the basketry techniques and traditional designs used by Native Alaskan tribes. The author provides detailed information on the materials used, including various types of grasses, roots, and bark, and how they are prepared for weaving. The book also includes a wealth of illustrations and photographs of baskets, as well as diagrams and instructions for creating different types of baskets. The author also discusses the cultural significance of basketry in Alaskan Native communities and how it has evolved over time. Overall, Alaska Basketry is an important resource for anyone interested in the history and traditional arts of Native Alaskan cultures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163927619
• ISBN13: 9781163927618
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"