Southern California Luise?o Indian Baskets: A Study of Seventy-Six Luise?o Baskets in the Riverside Municipal Museum Collection

By Justin F. Farmer

Seventy-six baskets show off the skill and sophistication of Southern Luise o and Soboba basket weavers and beauty of their art. Farmer comments upon each basket's material composition; its pattern motif, whether subtle or stunningly intricate; and its probable use, such as for cooking, winnowing chaff from seeds, or playing dice games. A thorough introduction to common basketry techniques deepens our appreciation of the baskets as art objects and provides insight into the enduring culture of the Southern Luise o people.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0976149214
• ISBN13: 9780976149217
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Heyday Books
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.6" x 11.3"