Alfred Louis Kroeber fue un importante antropólogo cultural estadounidense cuyo trabajo profundizó en las complejidades de las culturas indígenas americanas. Defendió la investigación de campo meticulosa y la documentación detallada, buscando preservar el rico tapiz de tradiciones, lenguas y estructuras sociales de estas sociedades. El enfoque de Kroeber enfatizó la comprensión de los patrones culturales y el desarrollo histórico con rigor científico. Sus contribuciones fundamentales moldearon significativamente la trayectoria de los estudios antropológicos.
This book is a fascinating look at the basketry designs used by the Mission Indians of California in the early 1900s. The author, a prominent anthropologist, provides a detailed description of the different types of baskets used by the tribes and the techniques used in making them. The book is illustrated with detailed drawings of the baskets and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture.
This special edition of 'Basket Designs of the Mission Indians of California' was written by A.L. Kroeber, and first published in 1922, making it just shy of a century old. The book has sections on The Mission Tribes, Character of the Basketry, Techniques, Types of Baskets, Design Elements, Patterns and their Arrangement, and more. A super-short, informative, fast read on the incredible Mission Indians artisan crafters, and a must-have for all those interested in Native American art and in the history of California's Indian Tribes. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.
The author was sent in 1899 to study the Southern Arapaho in western Indian Territory (present Oklahoma). In 1900 he lived in the camp of the Northern Arapaho in Wyoming, and in 1901 he visited the Gros Ventre, a related tribe, in Montana. This book touches upon nearly every imaginable facet of the Indians' culture.