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Beading in the Native American Tradition

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Beading in the Native American Tradition Ref: 1931499039


Author
David Dean

David Dean, of Native American (Choctaw) and European heritage, developed his interest in Native beadwork and culture as a child, learning beadwork from older relatives and older women from many different tribes. Dean has been producing Native American crafts for more than 30 years, and is a noted bead worker and fan maker.

Summary

The panorama of Native American beadwork - its magic, mystery, colour complexity an dsheer invention - is the subject of 'Beading in the Native American Tradition'. From first contact with Europeans with theiir abundant trade goods, Native peoples made ingenious and artistic use of this new material - glass seed beads - to ornament their ritual objects and elevate their everyday possessions to the extraordinary.
David Dean, of Native American and European heritage, traces the story of beadwork as it spread accross North America and as it continues today, a vital, evolving art. His clear explanations and instructions will help the collector identify old work, and the craftsman pursue new paths with confidence, authenticity, and respect.



No of pages
160pp

Format
BC Paperback

Publisher
Interweave Press

ISBN
1931499039

EAN
9781931499033

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