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Contemporary Hopi Kachina Dolls
Nancy Schiffer
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Description for Contemporary Hopi Kachina Dolls
Hardback. Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors Series. Num Pages: 192 pages, 519 color photos. BIC Classification: WCW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 288 x 224 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1276.
Beautifully carved and painted wooden kachina dolls represent the many spirits and dancers in Southwest Indian Hopi ceremonies that appeal to higher forces for rain, fertile crops, and the goodness of life. Learn the identities of 275 kachinas made by important contemporary Hopi artists and on the market today. There are numerous examples of the most popular Kachinas, such as Crow Mother, Eagles, Clowns, and Maidens. Arranged alphabetically for easy reference by collectors, artists, and historians, the descriptive text and 545 spectacular color photographs present the Hopi and English names, artist identity, and images you need to accurately identify Kachinas. ... Read more
Beautifully carved and painted wooden kachina dolls represent the many spirits and dancers in Southwest Indian Hopi ceremonies that appeal to higher forces for rain, fertile crops, and the goodness of life. Learn the identities of 275 kachinas made by important contemporary Hopi artists and on the market today. There are numerous examples of the most popular Kachinas, such as Crow Mother, Eagles, Clowns, and Maidens. Arranged alphabetically for easy reference by collectors, artists, and historians, the descriptive text and 545 spectacular color photographs present the Hopi and English names, artist identity, and images you need to accurately identify Kachinas. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Condition
New
Series
Schiffer Book for Collectors Series
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764318481
SKU
V9780764318481
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About Nancy Schiffer
Nancy N. Schiffer has been a collector of Hopi Kachina dolls for over twenty years. Her interests in Native American life and arts has led to her other books on Southwest jewelry and textiles.
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