Field Guide to Southwest Indian Arts and Crafts

Field Guide to Southwest Indian Arts and Crafts by Page, Jake. paperback edition. ISBN: 9780679770275.

A comprehensive guide to identifying and understanding Southwest Indian jewelry, pottery, basketry, weaving, and carvings The Field Guide to Southwest Indian Arts and Crafts includes ¸ Descriptive captions for 210 color and 50 black-and-white photographs ¸ Clear and compelling explanations of centuries-old techniques ¸ The featured work of more than two hundred leading Southwest Indian artisans ¸ Information on visiting the reservations ¸ Cultural histories of more than thirty tribes, including the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, and Pueblo The Pages offer expert advice on ¸ How to spot the unmistakable signs of excellence in an object ¸ How to judge the quality of turquoise ¸ How to determine the value of a Navajo rug by its weave, design, color changes, and artist ¸ What questions you should ask (and the answers you should hear) before you buy Indian arts and crafts ¸ How to identify imitations and fakes