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A comprehensive guide to identifying and understanding Southwest Indian jewelry, pottery, basketry, weaving,
and carvings
The Field Guide to Southwest Indian Arts and Crafts includes
¸ Descriptive captions for 210 color and 50 black-and-white photographs
¸ Clear and compelling explanations of centuries-old techniques
¸ The featured work of more than two hundred leading Southwest Indian artisans
¸ Information on visiting the reservations
¸ Cultural histories of more than thirty tribes, including the Navajo, Hopi,
! Zuni, and Pueblo
The Pages offer expert advice on
¸ How to spot the unmistakable signs of excellence in an object
¸ How to judge the quality of turquoise
¸ How to determine the value of a Navajo rug by its weave, design, color
changes, and artist
¸ What questions you should ask (and the answers you should hear) before
you buy Indian arts and crafts
¸ How to identify imitations and fakes
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #418721 in Books
- Published on: 1998-04-07
- Released on: 1998-04-07
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 227 pages
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