Indian basketry, and How to make Indian and other baskets (1903)
James, George Wharton, 1858-1923, James, George Wharton, 1858-1923 · Glorieta, N.M., Rio Grande Press · leaf 124
P INDIAN BASKETRY. 113 smaller. The wrapped coil varies from a quarter of an inch to an inchin diameter. As the coil progresses, each stitch or wrap is caughtinto a stitch of the coil beneath with such uniform exactness, that it hasthe appearance of a worm closely coiled up. The native colors of… … FIG. 114. ORAIBI SACRED MEAL TRAY. SPIDER WEE PATTERN. multiform, every conceivable pattern being worked out as if from thesuggestions of a kaleidescope. These trays are used by the Hopi in their vaiious ceremonials forthe carrying of the hoddentin or sacred meal. Sprinkling of this mealconstitutes…
Indian baskets -- North America · Basket making
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