MOMENTAN AUSVERKAUFT
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Product Identifiers
PublisherUniversity of Washington Press
ISBN-100295976853
ISBN-139780295976853
eBay Product ID (ePID)798944
Product Key Features
Number of Pages96 Pages
Publication NameBaleen Basketry of the North Alaskan Eskimo
LanguageEnglish
SubjectBaskets, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, History / General
Publication Year1998
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaArt, Social Science, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorMolly Lee
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight8.8 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN97-035482
Dewey Edition19
Grade FromCollege Graduate Student
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal745.593
SynopsisBaskets made of baleen, the fibrous substance found in the mouths of plankton-eating whales--a malleable and durable material that once had commercial uses equivalent to those of plastics today--were first created by Alaska Natives in the early years of the twentieth century. Because they were made for the tourist trade, they were initially disdained by scholars and collectors, but today they have joined other art forms as a highly prized symbol of native identity. Baskets of exquisite workmanship, often topped with fanciful ivory carvings, have been created for almost a century, contributing significantly to the livelihood of their makers in the Arctic villages of Barrow, Point Hope, Wainwright, and Point Lay, Alaska. Baleen Basketry of the North Alaskan Eskimo , originally published in 1983, was the first book on this unusual basket form. In this completely redesigned edition, it remains the most informative work on baleen baskets, covering their history, characteristics, and construction, as well as profiling their makers. Illustrations of the basketmakers at work and line drawings showing the methods of construction are a charming addition to this book, which belongs in the library of all those with an interest in the art of basketry and in Alaskan Native arts in general.
LC Classification NumberE99.E7L417 1998
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- 03. Nov. 2017
comprehensive
While scholarly, this book covers the history of baleen basketry in a compelling way. I especially appreciated the pictures of the artists and their works.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 28. Feb. 2017
Great book on the subject, only one I could find on baleen basketry.
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- 09. Okt. 2022
Wonderful surprise for me!
Fascinating book on a very rarely found topic. Came clean and tight, in wonderful condition!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 05. Aug. 2023
Still a great reference!
This book was published awhile ago, but it's still one of the best references for baleen baskets.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 14. Jan. 2020
The best information of baleen basketry.
It's the best and only book on baleen basketry I have found. It was very informative.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 16. Aug. 2024
Baleen Basket first source
Basic history of a unique northern Alaska Eskimo craft.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
