Native North American Peoples - Art & Artifacts, Jewelrymaking, Metalwork, Design - Jewelry
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Overview
An invaluable step-by-step guide to traditional Native American jewelry.From exquisite squash blossom necklaces, buttons and bola ties to hair ornaments, pistol grips and silver goblets, traditional Indian silversmithing is one of the foremost crafts in America. In this Southwestern classic, Oscar T. Branson provides a wealth of knowledge on the tools, techniques, history, and styles of Indian jewelry—timeless art from yesterday that still influences today's metal craftwork. Wire-O binding. 120 color photos.
Synopsis
An invaluable step-by-step guide to traditional Native American jewelry.
From exquisite squash blossom necklaces, buttons and bola ties to hair ornaments, pistol grips and silver goblets, traditional Indian silversmithing is one of the foremost crafts in America. In this Southwestern classic, Oscar T. Branson provides a wealth of knowledge on the tools, techniques, history, and styles of Indian jewelry—timeless art from yesterday that still influences today's metal craftwork. Wire-O binding. 120 color photos.
Book Details
Published
November 1, 2006
Publisher
Rio Nuevo Publishers
Pages
120
Format
Other Format
ISBN
9781887896030