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Indian Silver Jewelry of the Southwest, 1868-1930
Holbrook, Millard J., Frank, Larry
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Description for Indian Silver Jewelry of the Southwest, 1868-1930
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 253 photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; WCP; WCR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 281 x 12. Weight in Grams: 1088.
This splendidly illustrated book celebrates the historic silver and turquoise jewelry of the Navajo and Pueblo Indians. It presents for the first time over 300 superb objects that are usually hidden from view in museum storerooms and private collections across the United States. Larry Frank discusses the history of this jewelry from 1868, when the Navajos were restored to their homeland, to 1930, when tourist demand and mass production ended the innovative first phase of the craft. He explores early design sources in contemporary Spanish, Mexican, and Plains Indian work; describes Navajo tools and techniques (often used under conditions of ... Read more
This splendidly illustrated book celebrates the historic silver and turquoise jewelry of the Navajo and Pueblo Indians. It presents for the first time over 300 superb objects that are usually hidden from view in museum storerooms and private collections across the United States. Larry Frank discusses the history of this jewelry from 1868, when the Navajos were restored to their homeland, to 1930, when tourist demand and mass production ended the innovative first phase of the craft. He explores early design sources in contemporary Spanish, Mexican, and Plains Indian work; describes Navajo tools and techniques (often used under conditions of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780887402265
SKU
V9780887402265
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99-24
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