Southwestern Indian Bracelets: The Essential Cuff
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (527 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 076434868X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Disappointing Photography, Print Quality and Jewelry Britt Le Bonzo This book is a disappointment. The photography isn't first rate and the color saturation is weak. It was printed in China on very glossy paper with a plastic texture. The books by Lois Sherr Dubin and Dexter Cirillo have far better jewelry, photography, and print quality. I was also puzzled by the examples of jewelry shown in the book. I've been collecting Native American jewelry since the 70's and wonder why Ms. Baxter didn't show more beautiful examples? Among the modern pieces - I've seen better and more interesting jewelry . a gem to own A good book to begin learning about Native American silverwork. wonderful pictures of older and newer style bracelets. Informative and written witha concept for teaching about time periods and overall effect of tourism on jewelry styles. I would recommend it as part of a library of information tohelp understand and identify Southwestern Indian bracelets.. "Another great effort by Paula and Barry." according to Kenneth Wolf. An excellent book with terrific photographs tightly focused on one area of Native American silver craft.
. Paula Baxter, author of the first published Encyclopedia of Native American Jewelry, also wrote Southwest Silver Jewelry and Southwestern Indian Rings. A former art librarian and curator, she now teaches college in the New York metro area
A former art librarian and curator, she now teaches college in the New York metro area. . About the Author Paula Baxter, author of the first published Encyclopedia of Native American Jewelry, also wrote Southwest Silver Jewelry and Southwestern Indian Rings
Learn how Native Americans have always made essential contributions to design by tracking ongoing craft innovation and social change, and how popular culture impacts the individual artists who create this jewelry form. Whether featured on eBay, sold on QVC’s home shopping channel, or seen in the pages of O, The Oprah Magazine, old and new Southwestern Indian cuff bracelets are an integral part of today’s finest jewelry-making.. This design history of Southwestern Indian bracelets examines their start in 1868 up th