Southwest Silver Jewelry: The First Century by Paula A. Baxter (English) Hardcov

Description: Southwest Silver Jewelry by Paula A. Baxter This beautiful book examines the first century of Navajo and Pueblo metal jewelry-making in the American Southwest. Beginning in the late 1860s, the regions native peoples learned metalworking and united it with a traditon of beads and ornaments made from turquoise and other natural materials. The cross-cultural appeal of this jewelry continued into the mid-1900s, and by the 1950s and 1960s masters created a legacy of fine art jewelry that is prized today. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This beautiful book examines the first century of Navajo and Pueblo metal jewelry-making in the American Southwest. Beginning in the late 1860s, the regions 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. AUTHOR: Paula A. Baxter is the Curator of the New York Public Librarys Art and Architecture Collection. She is the author of the Encyclopedia of Native American Jewelry (2000) and has published numerous encyclopedic and magazine articles on design history and Native American jewelry. Author Biography Paula A. Baxter is the Curator of the New York Public Librarys Art & Architecture Collection. She is the author of the Encyclopedia of Native American Jewelry (2000) and has published numerous encyclopedic and magazine articles on design history and Native American jewelry. Long Description This beautiful book examines the first century of Navajo and Pueblo metal jewelry-making in the American Southwest. Beginning in the late 1860s, the regions 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. Details ISBN0764312448 Author Paula A. Baxter Pages 212 Language English ISBN-10 0764312448 ISBN-13 9780764312441 Media Book Format Hardcover Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd Subtitle The First Century Place of Publication Atglen Country of Publication United States Illustrations 300 color & 18 b/w photos Short Title SOUTHWEST SILVER JEWELRY THE 1 DOI 10.1604/9780764312441 AU Release Date 2001-01-15 NZ Release Date 2001-01-15 UK Release Date 2022-11-01 Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd DEWEY 739.27 Audience General Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-01-15 US Release Date 2001-01-15 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136588922;

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