Reassessing Hallmarks of Native Southwest Jewelry: Artists, Traders, Guilds, and the Government - Couverture rigide

Messier, Pat; Messier, Kim

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0764346709 ISBN 13 : 9780764346705

Editeur : Schiffer Publishing Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

The intensive research undertaken for this valuable book properly identifies forty-five Native American silversmiths and their hallmarks found on Southwest jewellery. Most of the marks date prior to the 1970s and some as early as the 1920s, along with the marks of traders, guilds, and the government. This fascinating read also provides the stories of the artists and institutions represented by these marks. Over 275 colour and black-and-white images illustrate the marks in situ on the jewellery, along with images of artists, trading posts, and guild ads. The text explains why and when these marks were used. Among the important Navajo, Hopi, and Pueblo silversmiths whose lives and artworks are explored are Grant Jenkins, Fred Peshlakai, Juan De Dios, Da-Pah, Awa Tsireh, and others. The majority of the talented Indian silversmiths represented here left their homes on the reservation in the early twentieth century to work in cities and tourist venues. The profiles presented also feature a handful of contemporary artists who are recognized as master silversmiths.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Mother Pat and daughter Kim Messier have researched and collected American Indian art for three decades, previously co-authoring Hopi & Pueblo Tiles. They reside in Tucson, Arizona.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0764346709
• ISBN 13: 9780764346705
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 144
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible