Southwest Silver Jewelry Baxter Book Hardcover Very Good Schiffer Collector
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Item specifics
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780764312441
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0764312448
ISBN-13
9780764312441
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1792102
Product Key Features
Language
English
Topic
Art, Social Science, Antiques & Collectibles, Jewelry, Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies, Native American
Illustrator
Yes
Dimensions
Item Length
11 In.
Item Height
0.2 In.
Item Width
8.5 In.
Item Weight
54.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
00-011274
Book Title
Southwest Silver Jewelry : The First Century
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
739.27/089/97079
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
An in-depth exploration of the first century of Navajo and Pueblo metal jewelry-making, from the 1860s to the mid-1900s. Beginning in the late 1860s, Navajo and Pueblo artisans in the American Southwest adapted metalworking techniques, creating exquisite silver jewelry that integrated long-standing traditions of turquoise and bead ornamentation. Despite competition from tourist jewelry and mass-produced imitations, their craftsmanship flourished, gaining cross-cultural appeal. By the 1950s and 1960s, pioneering artists such as Kenneth Begay and Charles Loloma redefined the field, producing fine art jewelry that remains highly prized. This book examines the evolution of this artistry within the context of cultural adaptation and social change. A values reference guide is also included. Key Features: A historical overview of Navajo and Pueblo metalworking from the 1860s to the mid-20th century Profiles of influential artists, including Kenneth Begay and Charles Loloma Analysis of cultural and artistic evolution in response to social changes A values reference guide for collectors and enthusiasts This essential reference highlights the artistry and innovation that shaped Native American jewelry traditions. Collectors, historians, and jewelry enthusiasts will find invaluable insights into this enduring craft., An in-depth exploration of the first century of Navajo and Pueblo metal jewelry-making, from the 1860s to the mid-1900s., This beautiful book examines the first century of Navajo and Pueblo metal jewelry-making in the American Southwest. Beginning in the late 1860s, the region's native peoples learned metalworking and became accomplished silversmiths. Their work was united with a long-standing native traditon of beads and ornaments made from turquoise and other natural materials. The cross-cultural appeal of this jewelry continued into the mid-1900s, despite competition from tourist jewelry and mass-produced imitations. By the 1950s and 1960s, masters such as innovators Kenneth Begay and Charles Loloma created a legacy of fine art jewelry that is prized today. This development is discussed in the context of social changes and adaptations over the century. A values reference guide is also provided.
Publication Year
2001
Dewey Edition
21
Format
Hardcover
LC Classification Number
E78.S7B35 2001
Number of Pages
212 pages
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Great for us beginners.
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