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Knifewing & Rainbow Man in Zuni Jewelry
Toshio Sei
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Description for Knifewing & Rainbow Man in Zuni Jewelry
Num Pages: 144 pages, 187 color photos. BIC Classification: AK; WCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 159 x 17. Weight in Grams: 578.
This original book delves into the origins and contemporary interpretations of the Knifewing god in Zuni mythology and the sacred being Rainbow Man from ancient Zuni traditions, neither of which is an all-powerful and important Kachina. This thorough study of the subject was undertaken to establish the identities of twenty-eight, mid-20th century and current jewelers who made silver and mosaic inlay pins, bracelets, bolo ties and other ornaments. 168 color photos display subtle variations that indicate a particular master's work and distinctive style. Detailed analysis explains the changes and connections among early and recent makers and their individual styles, materials, ... Read more
This original book delves into the origins and contemporary interpretations of the Knifewing god in Zuni mythology and the sacred being Rainbow Man from ancient Zuni traditions, neither of which is an all-powerful and important Kachina. This thorough study of the subject was undertaken to establish the identities of twenty-eight, mid-20th century and current jewelers who made silver and mosaic inlay pins, bracelets, bolo ties and other ornaments. 168 color photos display subtle variations that indicate a particular master's work and distinctive style. Detailed analysis explains the changes and connections among early and recent makers and their individual styles, materials, ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Atglen, United States
ISBN
9780764335488
SKU
V9780764335488
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-2
About Toshio Sei
Toshio Sei is an avid collector and investigator of Zuni jewelry who set out to identify the makers of each distinct style in Knifewing and Rainbow Man pieces. He lives and works in Yamaguchi, Japan.
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