Hallmarks of the Southwest (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
American Southwest Indian artists working in metal, clay, wood, textiles, and paint have proudly left their individual hallmarks on their work-and until now there has not been a comprehensive source for identifying the marks. Barton Wright, the pre-eminent historian, curator, and proponent of these native crafts-people, has filled that void by collecting and organizing these hallmarks into a useful book. Compiled over many years of work with the craftspeople, and with the cooperation of one of their main organizing bodies, the Indian Arts and Crafts Association, Mr. Wright has with this book both made a useful tool for identification and left an important record of the work of these talented people. The information is alphabetically arranged with important personal data, tribal affiliation, working dates, materials used, and facsimiles of their marks.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0764309897
ISBN13:9780764309892
Release Date:August 2000
Publisher:Schiffer Publishing
Length:1 Pages
Weight:3.50 lbs.
Dimensions:1.2" x 8.8" x 11.3"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Hallmarks of the Southwest
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Excellant reference book for anyone who buys or owns Native American made jewelry. Great for collectors trying to identify makers marks of older pieces,an invaluable tool.
Hallmarks of the Southwest
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Very nice coffee table book. It came expediently and has been valuable to my husband who is a metal detectorist.
Best encyclopedic collection of marks ever organized for Native American hallmarks
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This book is a must have for the serious collector of Native American jewelry. This compilation is broad and attributes many makers to their nation of origin. There are names, initials, and pictographs, with an assortment of unknowns as well. This book is worth its weight in gold!
Excellent reference - but a work in progress
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I have been using this book since this edition was published. It is an excellent compilation of summary information about makers of Native American jewelry and other collectible wares. I expect that this has - to this point - only about one-third or one-half of the people listed who make jewelry. I annotate mine with added marks for unlisted jewelry makers, together with summary information on them. When I can, I ask the artisan to autograph the book, preferably near the added information.
Hallmarks of the Southwest
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This book is an excellent reference to anyone who collects or sells Native American Jewelry. It shows the mark of the well know artists in Native American silver jewelry. The Navajo , Hopi , Zuni Indians are all included in this book. Very detailed, I highly recommend it.
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