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A GOOD PRIMER, July 24, 2008
This review is from: Collecting Authentic Indian Arts & Crafts: Traditional Work of the Southwest (Paperback)
From the Indian Arts and Crafts Association, an organization created to promote, preserve and protect authentic Indian art, this is a very good book for beginning collectors of Native American Arts and Crafts. Although it is not as detailed as it could be, it is a great place to start. With thorough descriptions and photos, it explains what you should look for when looking at pottery, jewelry, baskets and other Native crafts. It also gives a crash course in identifying fraudulent and mass-produced works. Each section (pottery, jewelry, Navajo rugs, etc) is written by an expert in the field and is well thought out and clearly presented. Even a more experienced collector will find something new. If you are interested in collecting Native American works, this is an invaluable guide to starting off right.
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