Southwestern Indian JewelrySouthwestern Indian Jewelry
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Book, 1992
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Current format, Book, 1992, , In-library use only. Offered in 0 more formatsA pictorial exploration of the traditional and contemporary Indian jewelry of the Southwest presents color photographs of Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni pieces.
Relates the history of jewelry making among the native American peoples of the Southwest, illustrates traditional and modern designs, and profiles contemporary artists
Spectacular photographs of the breathtaking beautiful objects and sensitive portraits of the artists combine with an insightful, informative text to capture the spirit of this work and the vital cultures from which it springs.
This ground-breaking volume opens by surveying the vividly colored necklaces, earrings, and pins made in shell and stone from prehistoric times to the present, particularly in the Santo Domingo and Zuni pueblos. The focus then shifts to the much-admired and avidly collected work in silver &; often set with turquoise and other stones &; by Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni artists. The book culminates in an exploration of striking contemporary work in which many artists have adapted traditional approaches to create original designs. A collector's guide offers invaluable advice as well as an illustrated glossary of materials, techniques, objects, and designs. A nationwide directory of sources concludes the book.
'An explosive expression of the vision of revolutionary materialism...'—Antonio Negri
Relates the history of jewelry making among the native American peoples of the Southwest, illustrates traditional and modern designs, and profiles contemporary artists
Spectacular photographs of the breathtaking beautiful objects and sensitive portraits of the artists combine with an insightful, informative text to capture the spirit of this work and the vital cultures from which it springs.
This ground-breaking volume opens by surveying the vividly colored necklaces, earrings, and pins made in shell and stone from prehistoric times to the present, particularly in the Santo Domingo and Zuni pueblos. The focus then shifts to the much-admired and avidly collected work in silver &; often set with turquoise and other stones &; by Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni artists. The book culminates in an exploration of striking contemporary work in which many artists have adapted traditional approaches to create original designs. A collector's guide offers invaluable advice as well as an illustrated glossary of materials, techniques, objects, and designs. A nationwide directory of sources concludes the book.
'An explosive expression of the vision of revolutionary materialism...'—Antonio Negri
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