| Description |
1 online resource (60 min.) |
| Summary |
The baskets of the Pomo Indian women of northern California are recognized worldwide for their exquisite appearance, dazzling range of technique, fineness of weave, and diversity of form and use. This remarkable documentary provides an in-depth introduction to the history, culture, and basketweaving traditions of Pomo women. The film shows in detail all aspects of Pomo basketweaving, including the cultivation, gathering, and curing of the necessary native plants; the preparation of the basketry materials; and the patient, painstaking work of weaving a basket. It also chronicles the changes in Pomo basketry after first contact with non-Indians and includes biographical portraits of three renowned Pomo basketweavers: Laura Somersal, Elsie Allen, and Mabel McKay. "Pomo Basketweavers" is essential viewing in a variety of courses in Native American studies, cultural anthropology, and ethnic arts and crafts. It was produced by David Ludwig |
| Notes |
Title from resource description page (viewed July 22, 2016) |
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In English |
| Subject |
Allen, Elsie Comanche, 1899-1990.
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McKay, Mabel, 1907-1993.
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Somersal, Laura, 1892-1990.
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| SUBJECT |
Allen, Elsie Comanche, 1899-1990. fast (OCoLC)fst00378474 |
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McKay, Mabel, 1907-1993. fast (OCoLC)fst00329802 |
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Somersal, Laura, 1892-1990. fast (OCoLC)fst01557119 |
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Pomo basket makers.
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Basket making -- California
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Pomo Indians -- California -- Social life and customs
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Basket making.
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Pomo basket makers.
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Pomo Indians -- Social life and customs.
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California.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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Documentary films.
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Documentaires.
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| Form |
Streaming video
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| Author |
Ludwig, David R., producer, director
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Creative Light Productions, production company.
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