Basket tales of the grandmothers : American Indian baskets in myth and legend / compiled and edited by William A. Turnbaugh, Sarah Peabody Turnbaugh.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Turnbaugh, William A.

Turnbaugh, Sarah Peabody

Museum of Primitive Art and Culture.

George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Indian baskets--North America--History.

Indian baskets.

Indian basket makers--North America.

Indian basket makers.

Indians of North America--Folklore.

Indians of North America.

Indian women--North America.

Indian women.

History.

North America.

Physical Description:

xv, 210 pages : illustrations (some color), map ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Peace Dale, R.I. : Thornbrook Pub., [1999]

Summary:

Storytellers from over 100 Native American societies lend their voices to this fascinating collection. From creation myths to ghost stories and fables, Indian baskets provide the theme for over 250 traditional selections, each recounted in the words of its narrator. More than 280 historic photographs celebrate the traditional beauty and lore of American Indian basketry. Woven together into one unique volume, these cherished stories, informative commentaries, and exciting illustrations document the rich heritage of Native North American basketry.

Contents:

We Hear the Baskets Talking 2

Basket Beginnings 8

The Basket Makers 16

Basket Form and Function 32

From the Bark of the Wickup Tree 50

Baskets by Design 66

Burden Basket Tales 82

Bountiful Baskets 100

Amazing Baskets 112

Some Out-of-This-World Baskets 126

Monster Baskets 140

Pandora's Basket 152

The Mother-of-All Baskets 162

The Rite Baskets 174

A Basket of Coyote Tales 190.

Notes:

"Published in cooperation with the Museum of Primitive Art and Culture ... Peace Dale, Rhode Island"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.

ISBN:

0962831417

OCLC:

42200280