Field Guide to Southwest Indian Arts and Crafts

About this book

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