The Art and the Romance of Indian Basketry / Clark Field Collection, Philbrook Art Center, Tulsa, 1964

An illustrated introduction to American Indian basketry presents origins, materials and the five principal weaving techniques, showing how local plant fibers shaped form and decoration. It explains the predominance of women weavers, the creative process that blends utility and ornament, and regional stylistic differences and specialized uses. The text surveys distinctive designs and unusual basket types, gives case studies and photographic plates, and discusses collecting, documentation, and the decline of traditional production under modern pressures.