Attu basketry

Superb example of Attu basketry. The basket work of the Aleutians is considered the finest in the world and that of the island of Attu, supreme. Now a lost art through the Japanese [during World War II] . Collected by Dr. Chester Billings in 1897. Given by Mrs. A.S. Monro. Vancouver, B.C.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Timms, Philip (photographer)
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
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Subjects:
Indians of North America - Alaska - Basket making > Aleuts > Attu Island (Alaska) > Indians of North America - Alaska - Aleutian Islands
Attu Island
Attu
Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Online Access:https://digital.lib.sfu.ca/vpl-561/attu-basketry
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Summary:Superb example of Attu basketry. The basket work of the Aleutians is considered the finest in the world and that of the island of Attu, supreme. Now a lost art through the Japanese [during World War II] . Collected by Dr. Chester Billings in 1897. Given by Mrs. A.S. Monro. Vancouver, B.C.

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