Basketry of the Luzon Cordillera, Philippines

Basketry of the Luzon Cordillera, Philippines

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Book Description
The ubiquitous basket perhaps best captures the unique way of life of the agricultural people of Luzonís Cordillera, or central mountain range. This volume is illustrated with photographs of 50 baskets and related items such as trays, hats, and fish traps, as well as numerous images--both historical and contemporary--of baskets in daily use.

About the Author
Florina H. Capistrano-Baker is director of the Museo ng Maynila (Manila Museum). Other contributors include Albert S. Bacdayan, B. Lynne Milgram, and Roy W. Hamilton.

Basketry of the Luzon Cordillera, Philippines,Los Angeles Fowler Museum of Cultural histor University of California,Roy W. Hamilton,Florina H. Capistrano-Baker,University of Washington Press,0930741676,Anthropology - Cultural,Art,Basket making,Baskets, Igorot,Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions - General,Crafts / Hobbies,Exhibitions,General,Hobbies/Crafts,Igorot (Philippine people),Luzon,Philippines,Social life and customs,Antiques & Collectables,Handicrafts,Textile arts

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