Basketry of the Pomo

Documents the technical production aspects of this highly specialized skill as evolved and demonstrated by the world's most developed basket makers in northern California. Shows examples of different types of baskets and defines the seven basic design elements. Displays the multiple pattern arrangements and geometric variations as well as various devices used.

More in American Indian Series

  1. Pine Nuts - A Food Of The Paiute And Washo Indians 1961
  2. Sinew - Backed Bow And Its Arrows 1961
  3. Acorns - Staple Food Of California Indians 1962
  4. Basketry of the Pomo 1962
  5. Game Of Staves 1962
  6. Wooden box: made by steaming and bending. 1962
  7. Kashia Men's Dances: Southwestern Pomo Indians. 1963
  8. Totem Pole 1963
  9. Dream dances of the Kashia Pomo. 1964
  10. Obsidian Point - Making 1964
  11. The Beautiful Tree--Chishkale 1964

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Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, description, catalog record