North American Indian Jewelry and Adornment
Title | North American Indian Jewelry and Adornment PDF eBook |
Author | Lois Sherr Dubin |
Publisher | Harry N. Abrams |
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.
Indian Jewelry of the American Southwest
Title | Indian Jewelry of the American Southwest PDF eBook |
Author | William A. Turnbaugh |
Publisher | Schiffer Publishing Limited |
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.
American Indian Jewelry
Title | American Indian Jewelry PDF eBook |
Author | Gregory Schaaf |
Publisher | Ciac |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Indian jewelers |
ISBN | 9780977665259 |
1,200 artist biographies, c. 1800-present.
Southwestern Indian Jewelry
Title | Southwestern Indian Jewelry PDF eBook |
Author | Dexter Cirillo |
Publisher | Rizzoli International Publications |
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 |
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.
Totems to Turquoise
Title | Totems to Turquoise PDF eBook |
Author | Kari Chalker |
Publisher | |
Pages | 232 |
Release | 2004-12-07 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN |
« Totems to Turquoise: Native North American Jewelry Arts of the Northwest and Southwest celebrates the timeless beauty and power of the jewelry of the American Southwest and Northwest Coast, two regions with distinguished traditions of visual creation whose contemporary artists continue to work in the best of those traditions while expanding upon them to make jewelry an art form expressive of individual vision and creativity." "Lavishly illustrated, both with historical photographs and a wealth of new photography commissioned for this publication, Totems to Turquoise: Native North American Jewelry Arts of the Northwest and Southwest will be an important resource for students, scholars, designers, and indeed for anyone who loves beautiful and well-made objects. 185 illustrations, including 150 plates in full color. »--Résumé de l'éditeur.
Navajo Jewelry
Title | Navajo Jewelry PDF eBook |
Author | Lois Essary Jacka |
Publisher | Northland Publishing |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1995 |
Genre | Navajo Indians |
ISBN | 9780873586092 |
Reference of Navajo jewelry