Letter to the Editor on the Subject of American Indian Basket-Work
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A short letter to the editor of International Studio, signed "Traveller," on the symbolism in the ornament of North American Indian baskets. The writer describes five illustrated baskets, made by Atsugo (Hut-Creek), Digger and Washoe weavers, and explains what the triangles, arrow heads, zig-zags and central ornaments are said to represent, such as hunting, game, store-houses, camp fires and lightning. The letter calls for further study of the symbolism and its link to the origins of ornament and art.
- Type
- Article
- Date
- 1903
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 3
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