| A Study of Navajo Concha Belts Contributor(s): Richards, Donald (Author), Richards, Karen (Photographer), Clark, Jackson (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 0764359649 ISBN-13: 9780764359644 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $80.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | Native American - Antiques & Collectibles | Silver, Gold & Other Metals - Antiques & Collectibles | Jewelry |
| Dewey: 646.48 |
| LCCN: 2019947651 |
| Physical Information: 2.3" H x 8.9" W x 10.9" (7.30 lbs) 656 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The first comprehensive, exclusive study of Navajo concha belts, this extraordinary reference work is poised to be by far the most in-depth authority on the subject. Although most books about Southwestern Indian jewelry do include concha belts peripherally, this focused research by expert Donald P. Richards serves as a truly invaluable resource. An incredible breadth of information covers not only the physical but the human history of these unique belts: influences on southwestern art styles; materials, tools, and techniques; maker and age identification; determining authenticity; concha belts depicted in art; and even modern methods to determine metal composition by X-ray fluorescence (XRF). In addition to Navajo styles, it also includes related styles from the Zunis, Hopis, Pueblos, and the Plains Indians, plus selected related Asian examples--all of which were collected from 51 sources in 14 states and 3 foreign countries. An extensive belt catalog details 400+ individual belts, making this an extraordinary, long-awaited reference for collectors, galleries, and private dealers. |