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Southwestern Indian Jewelry: Crafting New Traditions is a groundbreaking chronicle of jewelry making among tribes of the Southwest. A sequel to the critically acclaimed Southwestern Indian Jewelry, this book features eightyfive jewelers from the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, and Rio Grande Pueblo peoples. Most of the artists presented comprise the 'new' generation of jewelers to emerge within the last two decades, carrying Native American jewelry to exciting new heights in originality of design, technique, and use of materials. Personal interviews with artists inform the history of the cultural traditions behind the jewelry, making this a book for both the sophisticated collector and novice. Elegant photographs illustrate the beauty of a jewelry tradition unique within American culture. Portraits of selected artists and blackandwhite historic archival photographs complement the text. The detailed glossary is an invaluable resource.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Southwestern Indian Jewelry: Crafting New Traditions'? A: The book chronicles the art of jewelry making among Southwest tribes, featuring eighty-five contemporary jewelers from the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, and Rio Grande Pueblo peoples.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Southwestern Indian Jewelry: Crafting New Traditions' is Dexter Cirillo.
- Q: What type of information can I find in this book? A: The book includes personal interviews with artists, a detailed glossary, elegant photographs, and insights into cultural traditions behind the jewelry.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in jewelry collecting? A: Yes, the book is designed for both sophisticated collectors and novices, making it accessible to readers with varying levels of knowledge.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is described as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 240 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Southwestern Indian Jewelry: Crafting New Traditions' published? A: The book was published on May 20, 2008.
- Q: Does this book include photographs? A: Yes, the book features elegant photographs that illustrate the beauty of Southwestern Indian jewelry.
- Q: Is there any historical context provided in the book? A: Yes, the book offers historical context through personal interviews with artists and includes black-and-white historic archival photographs.