Southwest Silver Jewelry (Native American) by Paula Baxter

Southwest Silver Jewelry (Native American) by Paula BaxterTable of Contents This beautiful book examines the first century of Navajo and Pueblo metal jewelry making in the American Southwest. Beginning in the late 1860s, the region's native peoples learned metalworking and became accomplished silversmiths. Their work was united with a long standing native traditon of beads and ornaments made from turquoise and other natural materials. The cross cultural appeal of this jewelry continued into the mid 1900s,

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This beautiful book examines the first century of Navajo and Pueblo metal jewelry-making in the American Southwest. Beginning in the late 1860s, the region's native peoples learned metalworking and became accomplished silversmiths. Their work was united with a long-standing native traditon of beads and ornaments made from turquoise and other natural materials. The cross-cultural appeal of this jewelry continued into the mid-1900s, despite competition from tourist jewelry and mass-produced imitations. By the 1950s and 1960s, masters such as innovators Kenneth Begay and Charles Loloma created a legacy of fine art Native American jewelry that is prized today. This development is discussed in the context of social changes and adaptations over the century. A values reference guide is also provided.

300 color & 18 b/w photos