SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN JEWELRY Crafting New Traditions

SOUTHWESTERN INDIAN JEWELRY Crafting New Traditions

By Dexter Cirillo

Publisher: Rizoli

Hardback, first edition, slipcover, 2008. 240 pages, new condition, beautiful illustrations in color.

First published in the United States of America in 2008 by Rizzoli International Publications, Inc.

From the Slipcover

Southwest Indian Jewelry-Crafting New Traditions is an absorbing and authoritative chronicle of the current innovations in jewelry making among tribes of the Southwest. A sequel to the critically acclaimed Southwestern Indian Jewelry, this book features over eighty-five jewelers from the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, and Rio Grande Pueblo peoples. The majority of the artists represent the "new" generation of jewelers to emerge within the last two decades, carrying Native American jewelry to exciting new heights in originality of designs, techniques, and use of materials. Personal interviews with artists illuminate the rich cultural traditions behind the jewelry, making this an excellent resource for both the sophisticated collector and the novice. Elegant photographs capture the compelling creativity of a jewelry tradition unique within American culture. Distinctive portraits of selected artists, along with evocative historic images, complement the enlightening and informative text. The detailed glossary and lists of jewelry sources and national Indian markets are invaluable tools for those interested in learning more about the extraordinary beauty of Southwestern Indian jewelry and objects.

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