Understanding Northwest Coast Indigenous Jewelry: The Art, the Artists, the Hist

Description: Understanding Northwest Coast Indigenous Jewelry by Alexander Dawkins, Corrine Hunt Indigenous hand-engraved jewelry from the Pacific Northwest Coastis among the most distinctive, innovative, and highly sought-after art being produced in North America today. But these artworks are more than just stunning—every bracelet, ring, and pendant is also the product of a fascinating backstory, a specialized set of techniques, and a talented artist.With a clearly written text, a foreword by award-winning First Nations artist Corrine Hunt, and more than one hundred striking color photographs and sidebars, Understanding Northwest Coast Indigenous Jewelry illuminates the exquisite craft and the context in which it is practiced. Providing a step-by-step overview of various techniques, the book also introduces the specifics of formline design, highlights the traits of the most common animal symbols, offers tips for identification, and features biographies and works from over fifty of the coasts best-known jewelers. Finally, it delves into the history of the art form, from the earliest horn and copper cuff bracelets to cutting-edge contemporary works and everything in between. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Alexander Dawkins is a co-owner of Lattimer Gallery, which specializes incontemporary Northwest Coast art and promotes the work of emerging artists. He holds a bachelors degree in Art History with a focus on Indigenous art; a masters degree in Art History; and a masters degree in Library and Archival Science. He works and lives in Vancouver, BC. Corrine Hunt (Gwawina) has been designing jewelry since 1985. In 2010, she codesigned the medals for the Olympic Winter Games. In 2011, she won the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for her artistic contributions and for serving as a role model to Indigenous youth. A member of the Raven Gwawina clan from Tsakis, Vancouver Island, she now lives in Vancouver, British Columbia. Details ISBN0295745894 Author Corrine Hunt Short Title UNDERSTANDING NORTHWEST COAST Pages 192 Publisher University of Washington Press Language English ISBN-10 0295745894 ISBN-13 9780295745893 Format Paperback Year 2019 Imprint University of Washington Press Country of Publication United States Publication Date 2019-03-01 Place of Publication Seattle AU Release Date 2019-03-01 NZ Release Date 2019-03-01 US Release Date 2019-03-01 UK Release Date 2019-03-01 Subtitle The Art, the Artists, the History Illustrations 100 color illus., 1 map Audience Professional & Vocational Series Understanding Northwest Coast Indigenous Jewelry We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136561544;

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