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Hardback. Zustand: Good. More than five centuries of native peoples' artistry. Native Americans crafted beautiful clothing out of skins, pigment, quills and sinew. The collection of photographs in this outstanding reference celebrates this decorative genius. Many of the 300 photographs from more than 60 leading museums and private collections have never been published previously. The book describes the clothing in fascinating detail, from moccasins and tunics to sashes, bags and ceremonial and burial costumes. Theodore Brasser explains who made what and how, as well as the meanings of the different kinds of decoration, such as beadwork, embroidery, applique, patchwork, weaving and dyeing. There are also many examples of native pottery and other historic artifacts that depict themes used in the clothes. Native American Clothing provides a thorough historical background of the many influences on this clothing, including: Mythology Social status Political standing Wealth Climate Geography Contact with European settlers. The book covers the entire North American continent and is organized by tribal groups and regions: Southeast Northern east coast Eastern Great Lakes Eastern sub-Arctic Great Lakes Plains Southwest Plateau/desert California Northwest coast Western sub-Arctic Arctic. Numerous maps show the ranges of the tribes and convey how trade and travel spread cultural themes. With authoritative text and art-quality color reproductions, Native American Clothing will be important to collectors and historians and will also appeal to general readers.…

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Paperback. Zustand: New. "The book's large format and beautiful colour images make this title a worthy addition to any collection in need of information about Native American art and customs, or clothing tradition and design." -Library Journal. More than five centuries of native peoples' artistry. Native Americans crafted beautiful clothing out of skins, pigment, quills and sinew. The collection of photographs in this outstanding reference celebrates this decorative genius. Many of the 300 photographs from more than 60 leading museums and private collections have never been published previously. The book describes the clothing in fascinating detail, from moccasins and tunics to sashes, bags and ceremonial and burial costumes. Theodore Brasser explains who made what and how, as well as the meanings of the different kinds of decoration, such as beadwork, embroidery, appliqué, patchwork, weaving and dyeing. There are also many examples of native pottery and other historic artifacts that depict themes used in the clothes. Native American Clothing provides a thorough historical background of the many influences on this clothing, including: Mythology ; Social status ; Political standing ; Wealth ; Climate ; Geography ; Contact with European settlers. The book covers the entire North American continent and is organized by tribal groups and regions: Southeast ; Northern east coast ; Eastern Great Lakes ; Eastern sub-Arctic ; Great Lakes ; Plains ; Southwest ; Plateau/desert ; California ; Northwest coast ; Western sub-Arctic ; Arctic. Numerous maps show the ranges of the tribes and convey how trade and travel spread cultural themes. With authoritative text and art-quality colour reproductions, Native American Clothing will be important to collectors and historians and will also appeal to general readers. …

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Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. illustrated edition. 368 pages. 11.00x9.00x1.18 inches. In Stock.

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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. "The book's large format and beautiful color images make this title a worthy addition to any collection in need of information about Native American art and customs, or clothing tradition and design." - Library Journal More than five centuries of native peoples' artistry. Native Americans crafted beautiful clothing out of skins, pigment, quills and sinew. The collection of photographs in this outstanding reference celebrates this decorative genius. Many of the 300 photographs from more than 60 leading museums and private collections have never been published previously. The book describes the clothing in fascinating detail, from moccasins and tunics to sashes, bags and ceremonial and burial costumes. Theodore Brasser explains who made what and how, as well as the meanings of the different kinds of decoration, such as beadwork, embroidery, applique, patchwork, weaving and dyeing. There are also many examples of native pottery and other historic artifacts that depict themes used in the clothes. Native American Clothing provides a thorough historical background of the many influences on this clothing, including: Mythology, Climate, Social status, Geography, Political standing, Contact with European settlers, Wealth The book covers the entire North American continent and is organized by tribal groups and regions: Southeast, Southwest, Northern east coast,Plateau/desert, Eastern Great Lakes, California, Eastern sub Arctic, Northwest coast, Great Lakes, Western sub-Arctic,Plains, Arctic Numerous maps show the ranges of the tribes and convey how trade and travel spread cultural themes. With authoritative text and art-quality color reproductions, Native American Clothing will be important to collectors and historians and will also appeal to general readers. AUTHOR: Theodore Brasser was a curator at the Canadian Museum of Civilization, professor of art history at Carleton University and professor of anthropology at Trent University. He has written extensively for American Indian Art magazine and numerous museum and scholarly publications. colour and b/w photographs Now in paperback, the beautifully illustrated history of the clothing that native Americans crafted out of skins, pigment, quills and sinew, plus the mythology that influenced the designs. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The book's large format and beautiful color images make this title a worthy addition to any collection in need of information about Native American art and customs, or clothing tradition and design.' --Library Journal More than five centuries of native peoples' artistry. Native Americans crafted beautiful clothing out of skins, pigment, quills and sinew. The collection of photographs in this outstanding reference celebrates this decorative genius. Many of the 300 photographs from more than 60 leading museums and private collections have never been published previously. The book describes the clothing in fascinating detail, from moccasins and tunics to sashes, bags and ceremonial and burial costumes. Theodore Brasser explains who made what and how, as well as the meanings of the different kinds of decoration, such as beadwork, embroidery, appliqué, patchwork, weaving and dyeing. There are also many examples of native pottery and other historic artifacts that depict themes used in the clothes. Native American Clothing provides a thorough historical background of the many influences on this clothing, including: - Mythology - Climate - Social status - Geography - Political standing - Contact with European settlers. - Wealth The book covers the entire North American continent and is organized by tribal groups and regions: - Southeast - Southwest - Northern east coast - Plateau/desert - Eastern Great Lakes - California - Eastern sub-Arctic - Northwest coast - Great Lakes - Western sub-Arctic - Plains - Arctic. Numerous maps show the ranges of the tribes and convey how trade and travel spread cultural themes. With authoritative text and art-quality color reproductions, Native American Clothing will be important to collectors and historians and will also appeal to general readers. …

Paperback. Zustand: New. "The book's large format and beautiful colour images make this title a worthy addition to any collection in need of information about Native American art and customs, or clothing tradition and design." -Library Journal. More than five centuries of native peoples' artistry. Native Americans crafted beautiful clothing out of skins, pigment, quills and sinew. The collection of photographs in this outstanding reference celebrates this decorative genius. Many of the 300 photographs from more than 60 leading museums and private collections have never been published previously. The book describes the clothing in fascinating detail, from moccasins and tunics to sashes, bags and ceremonial and burial costumes. Theodore Brasser explains who made what and how, as well as the meanings of the different kinds of decoration, such as beadwork, embroidery, appliqué, patchwork, weaving and dyeing. There are also many examples of native pottery and other historic artifacts that depict themes used in the clothes. Native American Clothing provides a thorough historical background of the many influences on this clothing, including: Mythology ; Social status ; Political standing ; Wealth ; Climate ; Geography ; Contact with European settlers. The book covers the entire North American continent and is organized by tribal groups and regions: Southeast ; Northern east coast ; Eastern Great Lakes ; Eastern sub-Arctic ; Great Lakes ; Plains ; Southwest ; Plateau/desert ; California ; Northwest coast ; Western sub-Arctic ; Arctic. Numerous maps show the ranges of the tribes and convey how trade and travel spread cultural themes. With authoritative text and art-quality colour reproductions, Native American Clothing will be important to collectors and historians and will also appeal to general readers. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 368 pages. 11.25x9.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.