California Indian Basketry

Ikons of the Florescence

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Gold, Multicultural (Adult Nonfiction)
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Bronze, Coffee Table Books (General)
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This richly illustrated photographic overview captures the beauty and artistry of the remarkable world-class, Native American Indian baskets of California, circa 1895 to 1940, a period known as the Florescence or Flowering. It is a tribute to these artisans and includes biographical snapshots of weavers and portraits of their masterpiece California Indian baskets, which today exist in museums and private collections throughout the United States.