This special edition of 'Basket Designs of the Indians of NorthWestern California' was written by A.L. Kroeber, and first published in 1905, making it well over one-hundred years old. This detailed old book delves deeply into the art of Native American basket-weaving patterns, and features the pattern names in the native tongues of the various tribes. It covers topics like types of baskets, materials used, techniques, and more. A wonderful old book with plenty of photographs and illustrations of the various designs used on the baskets and other woven items. A must-read for all basket-weaving enthusiasts. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.