Pima Indian Basketry

Description

Author: Cain, H. Thomas (1913-1993)

Publisher: Heard Museum

Pub Date: 1962 and 1967 (second printing)

Binding: Paperback

Condition: 2 copies.  Copy 1: Fair.  Stapled binding tight.  No marks, tears.  All corners worn.  Spine head has approx. 1/2″ bump, wrinkle.  Spine worn.  Smudging to bottom text block.  Copy 2: Fair.  Ex-library.  Stapled binding tight.  No tears, bends or folds.  Library tags taped to bottom corner front cover at spine foot, with tape extending to rear cover.  Library stamp on upper corner title page.  This copy second printing.  Very light edge and corner wear.

Notes: “Hohokam archaeology has produced evidence that there could be a direct connection between the prehistoric and modern Pima basketry.” (From the Introduction)  Everything you want to know about Pima basketry–history, types, identification, materials, techniques, symbolism, plus a glossary of basket terminology.  Illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs, drawings, and maps.