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Masters of Contemporary Indian Jewelry
Nancy Schiffer
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Description for Masters of Contemporary Indian Jewelry
Num Pages: 256 pages, 550 color photos. BIC Classification: 1FKA; ACBK; AFKG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 289 x 228 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1608.
The artist-makers represented here come from every region of the United States, making this book a compilation of many native traditions as well as modern styles. Exciting background ideas are expressed in the details of these works, so their study and appreciation is quite fascinating. Over 50 living jewelry masters of Native American heritage are featured in this lavish new book. Their dynamic work includes many pieces that were awarded at recent juried shows. Tufa casting, stone cutting, engraving, metalsmithing, and other technical skills that are highly refined and personalized are evident, demonstrating the work of true Masters in this ... Read more
The artist-makers represented here come from every region of the United States, making this book a compilation of many native traditions as well as modern styles. Exciting background ideas are expressed in the details of these works, so their study and appreciation is quite fascinating. Over 50 living jewelry masters of Native American heritage are featured in this lavish new book. Their dynamic work includes many pieces that were awarded at recent juried shows. Tufa casting, stone cutting, engraving, metalsmithing, and other technical skills that are highly refined and personalized are evident, demonstrating the work of true Masters in this ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764332456
SKU
V9780764332456
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About Nancy Schiffer
Nancy Schiffer has studied Native American culture for thirty years. She has written books on jewelry, decorative arts, and collectibles, and lives in southeastern Pennsylvania.
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