Field Guide to Southwest Indian Arts and Crafts [Paperback]

Jake Page (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 7, 1998

A comprehensive guide to identifying and understanding Southwest Indian jewelry, pottery, basketry, weaving,
and carvings

The Field Guide to Southwest Indian Arts and Crafts includes
         ¸  Descriptive captions for 210 color and 50 black-and-white photographs
         ¸  Clear and compelling explanations of centuries-old techniques
         ¸  The featured work of more than two hundred leading Southwest Indian artisans
         ¸  Information on visiting the reservations        
         ¸  Cultural histories of more than thirty tribes, including the Navajo, Hopi,
           Zuni, and Pueblo

The Pages offer expert advice on
         ¸  How to spot the unmistakable signs of excellence in an object
         ¸  How to judge the quality of turquoise
         ¸  How to determine the value of a Navajo rug by its weave, design, color  
    changes, and artist
         ¸  What questions you should ask (and the answers you should hear) before  
     you buy Indian arts and crafts                                
   ¸  How to identify imitations and fakes

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A comprehensive guide to identifying and understanding Southwest Indian jewelry, pottery, basketry, weaving,
and carvings

The Field Guide to Southwest Indian Arts and Crafts includes
         ¸  Descriptive captions for 210 color and 50 black-and-white photographs
         ¸  Clear and compelling explanations of centuries-old techniques
         ¸  The featured work of more than two hundred leading Southwest Indian artisans
         ¸  Information on visiting the reservations        
         ¸  Cultural histories of more than thirty tribes, including the Navajo, Hopi,
           Zuni, and Pueblo

The Pages offer expert advice on
         ¸  How to spot the unmistakable signs of excellence in an object
         ¸  How to judge the quality of turquoise
         ¸  How to determine the value of a Navajo rug by its weave, design, color  
    changes, and artist
         ¸  What questions you should ask (and the answers you should hear) before  
     you buy Indian arts and crafts                                
   ¸  How to identify imitations and fakes

About the Author

Jake Page and his wife, photographer Susanne Page, are the authors of Hopi and Navajo. Jake Page is also the
co-author of Wild Justice: The People of Geronimo vs. the United States, among many other books,
and a former editor of Smithsonian magazine. The Pages live in Corrales, New Mexico.

Product Details

• Paperback: 227 pages
• Publisher: Random House; 1 edition (April 7, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679770275
• ISBN-13: 978-0679770275
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,205,998 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent overview of Southwestern Art, April 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Field Guide to Southwest Indian Arts and Crafts (Paperback)

Ya'at'eeh! As the editor/author of The Native American Indian Artist Directory, I found the Pages' book to be a perfect companion book. I would suggest reading the Field Guide first to learn about the arts and crafts that interest you, then read The Native American Indian Artist Directory to find the artists that produce the items you're interested in collecting for yourself. The two books together will help you have a wonderful experience in "Indian Country." Happy Trails!