Calling all twillers, platters, coilers and twiners - as part of my duties
assisting with the cataloguing of our African ethnographic collection, I
need to write descriptions of a couple of dozen baskets.  I find I know so
little about the structure of any save coiled baskets that I sound like a
moron.  I need a good basic text that would describe the terminology for
the parts and techniques of basketry, and some general information about
the types of materials used.  Alternatively, if I could talk to someone who
knows baskets and can answer questions and recommend resources, I would be
eternally grateful.  TIA - Anne
Anne T. Lane
Curatorial Assistant
Museum of York County
4621 Mount Gallant Road
Rock Hill, SC 29715
803-329-2121, ext 104
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