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Glittering World tells the remarkable story of Navajo jewelry--from its ancient origins to the present--through the work of the gifted Yazzie family of New Mexico. Jewelry has long been an important form of artistic expression for Native peoples in the Southwest; its diversity of design reflects a long history of migrations, trade, and cultural exchange. Exceptional jewelry makers who have been active for nearly eight decades, the Yazzies are strongly rooted in and inspired by these traditions and values. Their works emphasize reciprocity, harmony, balance, and respect for family. As the companion volume to the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian in New York exhibit of the same name, this book is richly illustrated with images of these beautifully crafted treasures, bringing to light some of the finest indigenous art being created in the world today. Its informative and lively narrative complements these stunning images to illuminate the fascinating story of continuity, change, and survival embodied by Navajo jewelry.Product Identifiers
PublisherSmithsonian Institution Scholarly Press
ISBN-101588344770
ISBN-139781588344779
eBay Product ID (ePID)201669666
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicJewelry, Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies, American / General, Native American, Art, Antiques & Collectibles, Social Science
AuthorManuelito Wheeler
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Length9.8in
Item Height1.2in
Item Width9.7in
Item Weight55.4 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book TitleGlittering World : Navajo Jewelry of the Yazzie Family
Lccn2014-012231
Dewey Decimal739.27092/39726
Intended AudienceTrade
Lc Classification NumberE99.N3g65 2014
Table of ContentPreface: Manuelito Wheeler Foreword: Kevin Gover Introduction: Lois Sherr Dubin Sandpainting, Spanish Bridles, and Trader's Turquoise: Cultural and Historic Influences Tradition and Transformation: The Yazzie Family Sunrise, Sunset: Raymond C. Yazzie Passion for Perfection: Raymond C. Yazzie Contemporary Traditional: The Yazzie Sisters Returning to the Hogan Afterword: John Haworth Acknowledgments Notes and References Glossary Major Awards Bibliography Index Photography Credits
Preface byWheeler, Manuelito
Publication Year2014
FormatHardcover
Dewey Edition23