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Mercury Ser.: Dene Ts'Ukeghai Tene Rahesi-Dene Spruce Root Basketry : Revival of a Tradition by Judy Thompson, Suzan Narue and Suzan Marie (2002, Trade Paperback)

Baskets made from coiled spruce roots once were commonplace items in many Dene homes. The craft died out, however, in the 19th century, as copper kettles became available through trade with Europeans. By the end of the 20th century, all that remained to attest to this ancient tradition were a few baskets in museum collections. In 1999, Suzan Marie, a Dene with a passion for the traditional arts of her people, saw a photograph of one of these baskets and initiated a project to reintroduce the lost art of spruce root basketry to small Dene communities. This richly illustrated book tells the story of this modern revival of a traditional skill, and of the museum collections that were essential to the process. Photographs of baskets collected in the 19th century and of those made recently are enhanced by a detailed description of the process involved in making a basket, from harvesting spruce roots to coiling technique. It will be a resource for anyone interested in Dene culture and heritage and will also serve as a practical guide to artisans wishing to make a Dene spruce root basket.

Book Title
Dene Ts'ukeghai Tene Rahesi-Dene Spruce Root Basketry : Revival of a Tradition
Author
Judy Thompson, Suzan Narue, Suzan Marie
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Ethnic Studies / General, Baskets, Indigenous Studies, Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies
Publication Year
2002
Genre
Crafts & Hobbies, Social Science
Number of Pages
48 Pages

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