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New Book Release: “Southwestern Indian Rings” by Paula
A. Baxter
Author Paula A. Baxter explores Southwestern Indian Rings from
pre-contact through today of various tribes and in a wide range of
traditional and exotic materials.
Atglen P.A.(November 2011) — This book showcases a fascinating variety
of American Indian rings from the southwestern region of the United
States providing a design history of these rings beginning with
pre-contact artifacts and continuing through to contemporary artistic
innovations. 350 color photographs of collectors, dealers, and traders’
Southwestern Indian rings demonstrate the story of changing native
design. Shortly after the Civil War, Native American artisans began
making silver rings sets with turquoise, coral, jet, mother-of-earl, and
colored shell adding lapis, malachite, onyx and petrified wood over the
decades. More recently, artisans began utilizing god and such
non-traditional settings as opals and diamonds among others. This text
explores key developments in Native American ring design; materials and
methods of construction; definitions of historical and vintage rings;
master innovators; and the transition from craft to wearable art since
1980. Works by Navajo (also known as Diné) and Pueblo artists are
featured with Apache, Northern Cheyenne, and Sonoran Desert Native
jewelers also included. This book is a wonderful addition for
collectors, art and jewelry lovers.
Paula A. Baxter is a professor of humanities at Berkeley College. She is
a practicing design historian. She is also the author of, The
Encyclopedia of Native American Jewelry and Southwest Silver Jewelry by
Schiffer Publishing, as well as many magazine and journal articles on
American Indian arts and design. Paula has collaborated with her husband
and photographer Barry Katzen, whose photographs reflect his experience
creating landscapes and art imagery.
Paula’s book sells for $34.99 and can be purchased through the publisher
at www.schifferbooks.com, your local bookseller, as well as numerous
online retailers.
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. is based in Atglen, PA on the Schiffer Book
Farm. The company is known for publishing high quality Antique, Arts,
Architecture, Lifestyle, and Military History books, as well as a
successful line of children and ghost books. Schiffer Publishing is
always looking for people to write books on new and related subjects. If
you have an idea for a book, please contact them at proposals@schifferbooks.com
Book Details
ISBN: 978-0-7643-3875-5
Size: 8 1/2” x 11”
Illustrations: 359 color photos
Page Count: 160
Hard Cover
Price: $34.99
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