And Women Wove It in a Basket

Synopsis: An oral history of Klickitat basket-weaver Nettie Jackson Kuneki, and an exploration of Klickitat River culture within an investigation of documentary practice and cultural preservation. The film attempts to capture native life as it is experienced and articulated by a contemporary native woman. At the core of the film is the problem of cultural preservation, loss and change - preservation not only in archives and museums but in the daily practice and memory of people. Imbricated basketry is a traditional craft of Klickitat women that has waned in recent generations. The film documents the making of a basket from start to finish - the gathering and processing of materials, the choice of designs, and the social interactions centred around the weaving. (The Klickitat River is a tributary of the Columbia River in the state of Washington.)
Language: English
Medium: Film; Film. 16mm. col. 70 min.
Technical information: Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production: 1989
Availability: Hire; 1999 hire: £33.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: Anthropology
Keywords: basket-making; Indians of North & South America; Klickitat

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