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Product details
- ISBN 9780847843671
- Publication Date: 11 Mar 2025
- Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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For centuries, basketry has been an integral part of the culture and lifestyle of the Washoe. Drawing inspiration and materials from their immediate environment, these baskets reflect the cultural resonance and deep-rooted connection the Washoe hold with their environment, particularly the sacred site of Da ow ga, known to others as Lake Tahoe. Inspired by the natural world around them, Washoe people continue to craft intricate basket designs that mirror the beauty of their surroundings. The book provides a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical contexts in which these remarkable baskets were created, making it an essential read for anyone passionate about indigenous art and culture.
Ann M. Wolfe is chief curator and associate director at the Nevada Museum of Art. JoAnn Nevers (1936-2020) was a writer, historian, and elder of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. Catherine S. Fowler is an anthropologist focused on Great Basin and North American indigenous cultures, languages, and art. Darla Grey-Sage is a scholar focused on Great Basin ethnography, Washoe traditional knowledge, rock art, and ethnobotany. Marvin Cohodas is professor emeritus of art history and fine arts at the University of British Columbia.
