Pomo basketweavers : a tribute to three elders / produced by Creative Light Productions ; producer/director, David R. Ludwig.

Format:

Video

Contributor:

Ludwig, David R., producer, director.

Creative Light Productions, production company.

Series:

Academic Video Online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Allen, Elsie Comanche, 1899-1990.

Allen, Elsie Comanche.

McKay, Mabel, 1907-1993.

McKay, Mabel.

Somersal, Laura, 1892-1990.

Somersal, Laura.

Pomo basket makers.

Basket making--California.

Basket making.

Pomo Indians--California--Social life and customs.

Pomo Indians.

Genre:

Documentary films.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (60 minutes)

Place of Publication:

Berkeley, CA : Berkeley Media, 1994.

Language Note:

In English.

Original language in English.

System Details:

data file

Summary:

The baskets of the Pomo Indian women of northern California are recognized worldwide for their exquisite appearance, dazzling range of technique, fineness of weave, and diversity of form and use. This remarkable documentary provides an in-depth introduction to the history, culture, and basketweaving traditions of Pomo women. The film shows in detail all aspects of Pomo basketweaving, including the cultivation, gathering, and curing of the necessary native plants; the preparation of the basketry materials; and the patient, painstaking work of weaving a basket. It also chronicles the changes in Pomo basketry after first contact with non-Indians and includes biographical portraits of three renowned Pomo basketweavers: Laura Somersal, Elsie Allen, and Mabel McKay. "Pomo Basketweavers" is essential viewing in a variety of courses in Native American studies, cultural anthropology, and ethnic arts and crafts. It was produced by David Ludwig.

Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed July 22, 2016).

OCLC:

964535974