Russian. Coral's Basket Feat: Russian Inspired
Channel: FrontierScientists
Date: 15/05/2012

FrontierScientists.com – Russian translation. Coral's Basket Feat: Russian Inspired.

Alutiiq baskets are preserved in the technique of living weavers in Kodiak Island, Alaska, and in the weaves of baskets kept at a museum in Russia. Weavers investigate Russian-kept Alutiiq baskets to reproduce basket weaves. Coral Chernof, Alaska Native artist, uses traditional materials to create her pieces.

FrontierScientists investigates Alaska Native basket weaving with modern-day artists who carry on ancient traditions from the Alutiiq and other Arctic cultural groups. Artifacts at the Alutiiq Museum, as well as Russian collections, help preserve original examples of Native weaving.