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Social Science Native American Studies

A basketful of Indian culture change

by (author) Theodore Brasser

Publisher
Canadian Museum of History
Initial publish date
Jan 1975
Category
Native American Studies
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781772821840
    Publish Date
    Jan 1975
    List Price
    $7.99

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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.

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