Reassessing Hallmarks of Native Southwest Jewelry: Artists,

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

The intensive research undertaken for this valuable book properly identifies forty-five Native American silversmiths and their hallmarks found on Southwest jewelry. 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 color and black-and-white images illustrate the marks in situ on the jewelry, 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.
Country USA
Brand Schiffer Publishing
Manufacturer Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780764346705
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Schiffer Publishing
Manufacturer	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780764346705
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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

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