Synopses & Reviews
This new guide is the first to explore all facets of Native American jewelry—its history, variety, and quality—in one convenient resource. With coverage beginning in the mid-nineteenth century, this resource includes artists, techniques, materials, motifs, and more. The encyclopedia opens with helpful introductory essay to acquaint the reader with the subject. More than 350 entries and over 80 photos make this new encyclopedia and exceptional value.
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...a fine contribution to the topic....Well-written, reader- friendly....Public and academic libraries will find this title useful...a usable and accessible work for reference collections.Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin
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This book is equally suited for public, academic, and museum libraries, which are encouraged to consider purchase of this useful title.Art Documentation
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 202-209) and indexes.
About the Author
PAULA BAXTER is the curator of the Art &Architecture Collection at the New York Public Library's Humanities and Social Science Library.ALLISON BIRD-ROMERO is a well-known researcher and writer on Native American art and the author of an important book on Southwestern Indian jewelry, The Heart of the Dragonfly.
Table of Contents
Guide to Selected Topics
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Encyclopedia of Native American Jewelry
Appendix 1. Collections and Exhibitions of Native American Jewelry
Appendix 2. A Note on the Wear, Care, and Selection of Native American Jewelry
Bibliography
Artist Index
Subject Index