Indian Baskets of Northern California and Oregon

By Ralph Shanks and Ralph C. Shanks

Indian Baskets of Northern California and Oregon is a richly illustrated, detailed study of the Native American basketry of this fascinating region. The book is the result of decades of research by Ralph Shanks who is a careful scholar and delightful author.The book covers the basketry of the Yurok, Hupa, Karuk, Wiyot, Tolowa, Wintu, Yana, Atsugewi, and other California cultures. It also details the baskets of Oregon peoples including the Klamath, Kalapuya, Wasco, Coos, Tillamook, Tututni, and others.The book features nearly 200 previously unpublished color photographs of baskets of Northern California and Oregon from museums and private collections in the United States and Europe.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0930268229
• ISBN13: 9780930268220
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Miwok Archeological Preserve of Marin
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 2.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.8" x 11.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher