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The Navajo and Pueblo silversmiths

Title
The Navajo and Pueblo silversmiths / John Adair.
Author
Adair, John, 1913-1997
Publication
Norman, [OK] : University of Oklahoma Press, 1944.

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Description
xvii, 220 p., 1 l. illus. (incl. map) plates, ports.; 24 cm.
Summary
This study of Navajo and Pueblo silverwork was carried out by John Adair over a period of years but the primary field work began in 1938. Adair's work stresses the sociological significance of this art form in Navajo and Pueblo culture. Includes information about the development of the craft and its technical and artistic aspects. The appendices include lists of Navajo and Zuñi silversmiths in 1940 and Hopi silversmiths in 1938.
Series Statement
The civilization of the American Indian ; [25]
Uniform Title
Civilization of the American Indian series ; 25.
Subject
  • Navajo silverwork
  • Pueblo silverwork
  • Silverwork
  • Indian silversmiths > Southwest, New
  • Indian silversmiths
  • Navajo Indians > Social life and customs
  • Pueblo Indians > Social life and customs
  • Indian silverwork > North America
  • New Southwest
Bibliography (note)
  • Bibliography: p. 213-216.
Contents
Sixth printing, June 1962.
ISBN
  • 0806101334
  • 9780806101330
LCCN
44007567
OCLC
  • ocm00981902
  • 981902
  • SCSB-252557
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library