Baleen Basketry of the North Alaskan Eskimo

$24.95

ISBN: 9780295976853
Dewey: 745.593
LCC Number: E99
Author: Aldona Jonaitis Molly Lee
Illustrator:
Pages: 96
Age Group:

Basket 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 plastic 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. It belongs in the library of all those with an interest in the art of basketry and in Alaskan Native arts in general.

Description

Baskets 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. It belongs in the library of all those with an interest in the art of basketry and in Alaskan Native arts in general.

Additional information

Weight 0.54 lbs
Dimensions 10 × 7.01 × 0.29 in
Binding Type

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “Baleen Basketry of the North Alaskan Eskimo”

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.