North American Indian Jewelry and Adornment
Title | North American Indian Jewelry and Adornment PDF eBook |
Author | Lois Sherr Dubin |
Publisher | Harry N. Abrams |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2003-06-01 |
Genre | Design |
ISBN | 9780810944466 |
Discusses the traditional adornment of North American Indians, covering the furs of the subarctic, the shells of the woodland tribes, the plateau area beadwork, the Northwest Coast jewelers, and the turquoise of the Southwest.
American Indian Jewelry
Title | American Indian Jewelry PDF eBook |
Author | Gregory Schaaf |
Publisher | Ciac |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Indian jewelers |
ISBN | 9780977665259 |
1,200 artist biographies, c. 1800-present.
Indian Jewelry of the American Southwest
Title | Indian Jewelry of the American Southwest PDF eBook |
Author | William A. Turnbaugh |
Publisher | Schiffer Publishing Limited |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2006-09-20 |
Genre | Indians of North America |
ISBN | 9780764325779 |
More than 125 vivid color photos display groups of Indian-made wrought silver, turquoise, shell, and coral jewelry brought together from the American Southwest. The authors explore the diversity of this handcrafted jewelry from historic collections as well as those available today on reservations. Includes products of Navajo, Zuni, Hopi, and Rio Grande Pueblo artisans.
Southwestern Indian Jewelry
Title | Southwestern Indian Jewelry PDF eBook |
Author | Dexter Cirillo |
Publisher | Rizzoli International Publications |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Indian silverwork |
ISBN | 9780847831104 |
A dazzling exploration of both traditional and contemporary jewelry. Spectacular photographs of the beautiful jewelry and sensitive portraits of the artists combine with an insightful, informative text to capture the spirit of this work and of the cultures from which it springs. Includes a collector's guide and a directory of sources. 210 illustrations, 155 in full color.
Indian Jewelry Making
Title | Indian Jewelry Making PDF eBook |
Author | Oscar T. Branson |
Publisher | Treasure Chest Books |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2006-06 |
Genre | Indian craft |
ISBN | 9781887896030 |
An invaluable step-by-step guide to traditional Native American jewelry. From exquisite squash blossom necklaces, buttons and bola ties to hair ornaments, pistol grips and silver goblets, traditional Indian silversmithing is one of the foremost crafts in America. In this Southwestern classic, Oscar T. Branson provides a wealth of knowledge on the tools, techniques, history, and styles of Indian jewelry--timeless art from yesterday that still influences today's metal craftwork. Wire-O binding. 120 color photos.
Turquoise Trail
Title | Turquoise Trail PDF eBook |
Author | Carol Karasik |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 204 |
Release | 1993-10-05 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
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This collection of 146 stunning colorplates shows turquoise in the context in which it is worn and used today. Images depict Native American rituals, daily life, pow-wows, rodeas, portraits, and the landscape and ruins of the Southwest, as well as some of the finest pieces made in the last 50 years.
American Indian Jewelry
Title | American Indian Jewelry PDF eBook |
Author | Gregory Schaaf |
Publisher | American Indian Art |
Total Pages | 344 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | 9780966694871 |
Alphabetically arranged entries profile more than twelve hundred Native American jewelers from all tribes over the past two centuries, with information on the artist's tribe, clan, active years, type of jewelry, lifespan, education, awards, collections, forms, techniques, materials, favorite designs, and publications.