WHITE METAL UNIVERSE Navajo Silver from the Fred Harvey Collection [SOLD]

WHITE METAL UNIVERSE Navajo Silver from the Fred Harvey Collection

by Cynthia J. Davies (Author)

The Heard Museum

The Heard Museum's Collection of Navajo Silver

First Edition, paaperback, January 1, 1981

Description

This book offers a comprehensive look at the remarkable collection of Navajo silver jewelry housed at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona. It provides both a historical and critical examination of the art of silversmithing and jewelry-making among the Diné (Navajo Nation). With stunning photographs and expert analysis, the book celebrates the rich tradition and intricate craftsmanship that define Navajo jewelry as a unique and treasured art form.

Table of Contents

     Introduction by Byron Harvey III

     White Metal Universe from The Fred Harvey Collection By E. W. Jernigan

     Silver and Turquoise Jewelry in the Navajo World By Gary Witherspoon

     Bibliography

Condition: Good condition with some yellow highlights. The cover has some abrasions.