Basketry of the Coast and Islands of the Pacific etc.

<p><i>Basketry of the Coast and Islands of the Pacific etc.</i> documents an exhibition held in April 1896 at the Portland Library. This historical record offers a glimpse into the art and craft of basketry as practiced by indigenous peoples of the Pacific coast and islands. The exhibit showcases the diverse techniques materials and designs utilized in creating these functional and artistic objects.</p> <p>This publication serves as a valuable resource for researchers artisans and anyone interested in the history of basketry and Native American material culture. It provides insight into the cultural significance of basketry within these communities and its role in daily life. While originally presented as a catalog for a specific exhibition its content continues to be relevant for understanding the rich artistic heritage of the Pacific region.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>