内容説明
Adornment - jewellery, beadwork and ceremonial regalia - is a defining element of cultural expression for North American Indians. This study is based on a decade of research and interviews with elders and artists, excerpts from which are presented in the book, and extends in scope from the Arctic Circle to northern Mexico, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Thousands of distinctive objects are reproduced, among them Southwestern turquoise jewellery, Plains beadwork, "carved" metal bracelets from the Northwest, quill and moose-hair work from the Subarctic, etched horn jewellery from northern California, and engraved mussel-shell gorgets from Oklahoma and the Southeast. Also included are regional maps, and diagrams of jewellery techniques.
Book Description
Now available in an affordable, concise edition, Lois Sherr Dubin's glorious survey presents a sweeping panorama of the artistry of indigenous American peoples from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans, from Canada to northern Mexico. For more than 10 years, Dubin conducted extensive research, photographed spectacular artifacts, and interviewed tribal elders and Native American artists. The result, a richly informative work--filled with hundreds of beautiful and distinctive objects--has become the standard reference for those interested in jewelry, art, anthropology, and especially, Native American culture and oral history. This new concise edition brings its riches to a wider audience.
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