This blog includes a review of several new postings to my website, 2 upcoming Museum Exhibits that I recommend, and a brief memoriam to collector Fred Boschan.
Antique Native American Basketry of Western North America
We are thrilled to announce the publication of Antique Native American Basketry of Western North America, A Comprehensive Guide to Identification by John Kania and Alan Blaugrund. Just released, this book is a comprehensive analysis of Native American Western basketry, complemented by 150 color photographs, 21 maps, and diagnostic tools.
We have been waiting with great anticipation for the publication of this very important book. Native American literature has been lacking diagnostic methodology of Western American Indian basketry. Antique Native American Basketry of North America fills a much needed gap...