Book

Basketry of the San Carlos Apache

American Museum of Natural History • 31 (2) • Published In 1929 • Pages: 121-218

By: Roberts, Helen Heffron.

Abstract
This source, prepared after laboratory work at the American Museum of Natural History, the Field Museum of Natural History and the United States National Museum, describes the basketry of the San Carlos Apache, specifically addressing the gathering and preparation of materials, methods of weaving and typical forms; forms and proportions, ornamentation, designs and elements. Comments are made regarding the distinctiveness and similarity San Carlos basketry has with that of other southwestern groups. Illustrations are included.
Subjects
Comparative evidence
Mats and basketry
Utensils
Decorative art
Ethnobotany
culture
Western Apache
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Delgra Childs ; John Beierle ; 1980
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1916-1917
Coverage Place
San Carlos Reservation, east central Arizona, United States
Notes
by Helen H. Roberts
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
30024590
LCSH
Western Apache Indians