Fine Art in a Basket

All over the world aboriginal people and primitive cultures are disappearing at an accelerating pace.

In our time much is being done to preserve the numerous cultures that have so much to communicate to modern man.

Prehistoric and ancient rock writing speak of ages now lost in the mist of time.

Clay and earth textures tell their stories in forms of pottery and artifacts.

Baskets and textiles are eloquent through the weavers art.

Our civilization will be documented and recorded more completely than any in the history of man, through the artists of all cultures and societies, and certainly most accurately and honestly through the medium of photography.

In that miraculous medium the name of Edward Sheriff Curtis is singularly important and significant especially in preserving the story of the American Indian and his way of life.

Through the efforts of Messrs. Alec Reid and Glen Green we have been supplied with rare and treasured photographs and photogravure reproductions by Edward Sheriff Curtis to complement the superb color photographs of our prized Indian baskets.

Aimed at proving "One picture is worth one thousand words," the Curtis photographs are right on target in any language. And that is fine art in the exchange of communication.

FRONT COVER BK-1 Three exquisite examples of coil basketry: Deep coil basket with Eagle Kachina design, 15 inches tall, by Elizabeth Nuvayowma. Coil plaque with raised turtle design, 141½ inches in diameter, by Martha Leah Kooyahoema. And left, Sun Shield plaque with Eagle Feather border, 121½ inches in diameter, by Carrie Mowa. John P. Wilson, Jr., Collection

INSIDE FRONT COVER

BK-2 Yokuts baskets - The gambling tray, thirty-three inches in diameter, is one of the largest and finest known examples of this type and is from the Ray Grant Collection, Redding, California. The cooking basket, left, was used for stone-boiling acorn mush. The smaller basket was used to hold rattlesnakes during religious ceremonies.

BACK COVER BK-5 Two excellent examples of shallow bowls by Mary Snyder, a Chemehuevi from the Colorado River Reservation. Mary was recognized for originating the snake and bug designs for her tribe. Circa 1920.

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SPECIAL EDITION American Indian Basketry 83 Basketry Slides for $2075 SAVE $6.00

This is a limited offer at a substantial savings! The two photos of Indian fashions are not included in this "special buy" but may be ordered separately, as may any of the baskets if you prefer to do so. When ordering individually please note the Color Classic identification number which appears beside each picture. (Example: BK-15, BK-32, IF-17, etc.) ALLOW THREE WEEKS FOR DELIVERY.

THIS ISSUE: 35 mm slides in 2" mounts, 1 to 15 slides, 40¢ each, 16 to 49 slides, 35¢ each, 50 or more, 3 for $1.00. Allow three weeks for delivery. Address: ARIZONA HIGHWAYS, 2039 West Lewis Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85009.