Indian Jewelry of the American Southwest

Indian Jewelry of the American SouthwestMore than 125 vivid color photographs display Indian made wrought silver, turquoise, shell and coral jewelry brought together from the American Southwest's bright deserts, red canyon and timeless pueblos. The authors explore the diversity of this hand crafted jewelry from historic collections as well as those available today on reservations and in shops and galleries. They explain the heritage conveyed by these distinctive products of Navajo, Zuni,

More than 125 vivid color photographs display Indian-made wrought silver, turquoise, shell and coral jewelry brought together from the American Southwest's bright deserts, red canyon and timeless pueblos. The authors explore the diversity of this hand-crafted jewelry from historic collections as well as those available today on reservations and in shops and galleries. They explain the heritage conveyed by these distinctive products of Navajo, Zuni, Hopi, and Rio Grande Pueblo artisans.[AuthorName]By William A. Turnbaugh[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Bill and Sarah Turnbaugh are anthropologists with university teaching and museum experience[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]157 photos, illustrations & maps[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle][/SubTitle][ColorPattern]157 photos, illustrations & maps[/ColorPattern]