Research Catalog

Title

Zuni : a village of silversmiths / by James Ostler, Marian Rodee, and Milford Nahohai ; photography by Michael Mouchette and Dale W. Anderson.

Author

Ostler, James.

Publication

[New Mexico] : Zuni A:Shiwi Pub. : University of New Mexico, c1996.

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Additional Authors

• Anderson, Dale W.,
• Mouchette, Michael,
• Nahohai, Milford.
• Rodee, Marian E.

Description

143 p. : ill. (some col.); 29 cm.

Summary

"Explore the world of beautiful silver jewelry, and the exquisite craftsmanship of the Pueblo of Zuni silversmiths. Examine the development of Zuni silversmithing as an expression of Zuni cultural values and aesthetics. View the unique relationships these master craftspeople have developed with their traders and buyers. In Zuni A Village of Silversmiths contemporary Zuni artists enable you to enter the world of Zuni silversmithing and investigate the intricacies of design, personal style, and expression that make Zuni jewelry famous around the world. Over 200 photographs."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject

• Indian jewelers > Zuni
• Indian silversmiths > Zuni
• Silversmiths > New Mexico
• Zuni Indians > Jewelry
• Zuni art
• Zuni artists
• Zuni silverwork

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliography (p. 139) and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

A conversation between seniors and Milford Nahohai -- The inside and the outside / by Jim Ostler -- Historic and contemporary jewelry / by Marian Rodee -- A conversation between Charles Hustito and Jim Ostler -- A conversation between Milford Nahohai and Jim Ostler.

ISBN

• 0912535113
• 0912535083 (soft cover)

LCCN

^^^95070836^

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library