North American Indian Beadwork Designs

Beskrivning:

This concise volume will be welcomed by craftspeople everywhere for its informative presentation of a fascinating art form—Native American beadwork. Included are outstanding examples of handiwork from Eastern Woodland and Plains Indians, including the Ojibway, Winnebago, Cheyenne, Blackfoot and others.

The beadwork of North American Indians is unlike anything produced by any other people. Adapted from embroidery done with porcupine quills in pre-Columbian America, beadwork developed after the introduction of European-made glass beads. Substituted for porcupine quills, beads allowed far more intricate and complex designs and patterns.

The author offers clear, informative discussions of the origins, execution and symbolic representation of both beadwork and quillwork as used in the ornamentation of belts, garters, pouches and other garments and accessories. Over 300 figures depict techniques and equipment as well as a striking array of authentic patterns featuring geometric, floral and other distinctive motifs—a bear's foot, buffalo tracks, snow-covered mountain, arrowpoint and much more. Inexpensive and informative, this guide will provide a wealth of inspiration and ideas to craftsworkers, while appealing as well to students of Native American crafts and culture.

Unabridged Dover (1999) republication of Guide Leaflet No. 50, published by the American Museum of Natural History, New York, 1919. Över 300 figures (including 20 halftones). 32pp. 8¼ x 11. Paperbound.

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