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