Baskets made of baleen, the fibrous substance found in the mouths of plankton-eating whales--a malleable and durable material that once had commercial uses equivalent to those of plastics today--were first created by Alaska Natives in the early years of the twentieth century. Because they were made for the tourist trade, they were initially disdained by scholars and collectors, but today they have joined other art forms as a highly prized symbol of native identity. Baskets of exquisite workmanship, often topped with fanciful ivory carvings, have been created for almost a century,...
Baskets made of baleen, the fibrous substance found in the mouths of plankton-eating whales--a malleable and durable material that once had commerc...
Baskets made of baleen, the fibrous substance found in the mouths of plankton-eating whales--a malleable and durable material that once had commercial uses equivalent to those of plastics today--were first created by Alaska Natives in the early years of the twentieth century. Because they were made for the tourist trade, they were initially disdained by scholars and collectors, but today they have joined other art forms as a highly prized symbol of native identity. Baskets of exquisite workmanship, often topped with fanciful ivory carvings, have been created for almost a century,...
Baskets made of baleen, the fibrous substance found in the mouths of plankton-eating whales--a malleable and durable material that once had commerc...
Transform your relationship with food and transform your life If you are ready to liberate yourself from the myriad of confusing food myths and fad diets out there, Energizing Nutrition: A New Food Paradigm presents a welcome and refreshing approach to health and nutrition. Molly Lee demonstrates that true health need not be restrictive or torturous but rather pleasurable and empowering. With clear, simple steps, Lee guides you to eat in a way that works for you based on your genetic makeup, natural cycles and unique individual needs. The book includes easy-to-follow activities, showing you...
Transform your relationship with food and transform your life If you are ready to liberate yourself from the myriad of confusing food myths and fad d...
