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The Navajo and Pueblo Silversmiths (Civilization of the American Indian Series) (Paperback)

by John Adair (Author) "SILVERSMITHING is not an ancient art among the Navajo..." (more)
Key Phrases: Atsidi Sani, Atsidi Chon, Santo Domingo (more...)

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A Complete History Of Navajo, Zuni, Hopi And Other Pueblo Tribe Silversmithing. Tells How, Why And When Designs And Methods Changed. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Paperback: 244 pages
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press; Reprint edition (November 1989)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0806122153
ISBN-13: 978-0806122151
Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #916,808 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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SILVERSMITHING is not an ancient art among the Navajo. Read the first page

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Atsidi Sani, Atsidi Chon, Santo Domingo, New Mexico, Pine Springs, Pueblo Indians, Tom Burnsides, Grey Moustache, Rio Grande, Bureau of American Ethnology, Fort Sumner, Charlie Bitsui, Washington Matthews, Chee Dodge, Slender Maker of Silver, New York, Juan Rey, Laboratory of Anthropology, Smith Lake, Apache Wind Way, First Mesa, Fort Wingate, John Burnsides, Juan Deleosa, Lieutenant Bourke

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This book cites 16 books:

Navajo Legends by Washington Matthews on page 11, page 24, and Back Matter
Hopi Journal (Columbia University Contributions to Anthropology Series Vol 23) by Stephen on page 173, and Back Matter
Ethnologic Dictionary of the Navaho Language by Franciscan Fathers on page 1, and Back Matter
Navajo Indians by Dane Coolidge in Back Matter
Land of Poco Tiempo by Charles F. Lummis in Back Matter

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The Navajos (Civilization of the American Indian Series) by Ruth Murray Underhill on page 158, and Back Matter
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Collectible Souvenir Spoons: The Grand Tour (Book 2) by Wayne Bednersh in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
Tales from Wide Ruins: Jean and Bill Cousins, Traders by Jean Cousins on page 163, and page 198
Navajo Expedition: Journal of a Military Reconnaissance from Santa Fe, New Mexico to the Navvaho Country Made in 1849 by James H. Simpson in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)

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5.0 out of 5 stars albeit few pictures, best account of pre-1940 silverwork., May 28, 1998

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The book describes many facets involved in the creation of Pueblo Indian jewelry. This book is quite possibly the best and perhaps only scholarly work that explains jewelry making from the Indian perspective. The book gives much insight into the conditions on pre-1940 reservations and the trade practices that gave rise to "dead pawn" jewelry. This book is a must for serious collectors and those seeking thorough research. However, the book gives very little attention to the Harvey phenomenon, preferring to deal more directly with traditional Native American art (i.e. the jewelry that the creators would wear on themselves).

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5.0 out of 5 stars a very comprehensive text, December 31, 1997

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the book gives in both words and photos the entire history of native silversmithing from its inception to the mid 1940 when the book was frst published. An excellent companion book to one of the many books written on comtemporary native american jewelery making.

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