Alfred Louis Kroeber war ein bedeutender amerikanischer Kulturanthropologe, dessen Werk sich intensiv mit den Komplexitäten indigener amerikanischer Kulturen befasste. Er setzte sich für sorgfältige Feldforschung und detaillierte Dokumentation ein, um das reiche Geflecht von Traditionen, Sprachen und sozialen Strukturen dieser Gesellschaften zu bewahren. Kroebers Ansatz betonte das Verständnis kultureller Muster und historischer Entwicklung mit wissenschaftlicher Strenge. Seine grundlegenden Beiträge prägten maßgeblich die Entwicklung der anthropologischen Studien.
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' by A.L. Kroeber, first published in 1922, offers a concise exploration of the Mission Indians' basketry. It includes sections on The Mission Tribes, Character of the Basketry, Techniques, Types of Baskets, Design Elements, Patterns, and more. This informative read is essential for anyone interested in Native American art and 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 edition is a perfect facsimile of the original and retains its historical authenticity. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced, which may result in slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the background. The book appears exactly as it did when first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to its age, some methods, beliefs, or practices may now be considered unsafe or undesirable. Utilizing the information is at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books for their historical and cultural significance and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book over 50 years old, especially for a minor, please exercise 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.