With hundreds of vivid and detailed color photographs and an easy narrative style enlivened by historical vignettes and images, the authors bring overdue appreciation to a centuries-old Native
American basketmaking tradition in the Northeast. Explore the full range of vintage Indian woodsplint and sweetgrass basketry in the Northeastern U.S. and Canada, from practical ＂work＂ baskets
made for domestic use to whimsical ＂fancy＂ wares that appealed to Victorian tourists. Basket collectors may compare four regional styles: Southern New England and Long Island, Northern New
England and Canadian Maritimes, Upper New York State, and the Great Lakes. Learn of the craft’s key role in supporting many Eastern Algonquian and Iroquoian peoples through generations of
turmoil and change. Discover how today’s creative young artisans are building upon their legacy. The book’s ＂Resources＂ section guides readers to relevant websites and publications as well as
northeastern Indian basketry collections in more than 30 public museums.
