Indian Silversmithing

Download or read book Indian Silversmithing written by W. Ben Hunt and published by Echo Point Books & Media, LLC. This book was released on 2023-01-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: W. Ben Hunt's Indian Silversmithing offers a rich history of this southwestern Native American craft and provides an invaluable reference manual for crafters and hobbyists who want to learn and practice the art themselves.

Download or read book Indian Jewelry Making written by Oscar T. Branson and published by Treasure Chest Books. This book was released on 2006-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Hopi Silver written by Margaret Nickelson Wright and published by UNM Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This revised edition includes over 100 new hallmarks as it traces the history of Hopi silversmithing. From early Hopi silversmith experiences to modern jewelry and hallmarks, the book blends black and white and color illustrations with excellent reviews of Hopi history and culture."--Reviewer's Bookwatch

Download or read book Southwestern Indian Jewelry written by Dexter Cirillo and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dazzling exploration of both traditional and contemporary jewelry. Spectacular photographs of the beautiful jewelry and sensitive portraits of the artists combine with an insightful, informative text to capture the spirit of this work and of the cultures from which it springs. Includes a collector's guide and a directory of sources. 210 illustrations, 155 in full color.

Download or read book Indian Jewelry of the American Southwest written by William A. Turnbaugh and published by Schiffer Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2006-09-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 125 vivid color photos display groups of Indian-made wrought silver, turquoise, shell, and coral jewelry brought together from the American Southwest. The authors explore the diversity of this handcrafted jewelry from historic collections as well as those available today on reservations. Includes products of Navajo, Zuni, Hopi, and Rio Grande Pueblo artisans.

Download or read book 100 Collectible Native American Silversmiths written by Bille Hougart and published by TBR International. This book was released on 2020-02-17 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hallmarks identify thousands of Native American silversmiths -- so many that even seasoned collectors cannot remember them all. However, with concise information at hand, anyone can become an expert at spotting the most important marks. This book helps you do that. It has hallmarks and brief biographies of 100 Native American silversmiths, chosen after consultation with experts in the field. Silversmiths and designers in this book have all passed away, making their work even more desirable and collectible.

Download or read book The Little Book of Marks on Southwestern Silver written by Bille Hougart and published by Tbr International. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: