This special edition of 'Basket Designs of the Mission Indians of California' was written by A.L. Kroeber, and first published in 1922, making it just shy of a century old.The book has sections on The Mission Tribes, Character of the Basketry, Techniques, Types of Baskets, Design Elements, Patterns and their Arrangement, and more.A super-short, informative, fast read on the incredible Mission Indians artisan crafters, and a must-have for all those interested in Native American art and in the history of California's Indian Tribes.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.