Art of Washoe Basketry

Inbunden, Engelska, 2025

AvAnn M. Wolfe,JoAnn Nevers,Joann Nevers

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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.

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Utgivningsdatum2025-03-11
Mått278 x 324 x 17 mm
Vikt1 192 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor104
FörlagRizzoli International Publications
ISBN9780847843671

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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.

"This exhibition aligns with the [Nevada Museum of Art]’s Indigenous Art Futures initiative, a commitment to exploring the complex relationships between Indigenous art, land, and environments across the western United States. Through exhibitions, publications, and public programs, the museum aims to share these stories with statewide, regional, national, and global audiences. One such publication is “The Art of Native American Washoe Basketry” released this past March. The Washoe people have lived in the Lake Tahoe region of California and Nevada for millennia. The Nevada Museum of Art has a long history of collaboration with the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. The museum worked with the Tribe’s cultural committee to share the story of Washoe baskets in the book." — Mark Sublette, Medicine Man Gallery