THE TURQUOISE: A STUDY OF THE HISTORY, MINEROLOGY, GEOLOGY, ETHNOLOGY, ARCHEOLOGY, MYTHOLOGY, FOLKLORE, AND TECHNOLOGY - POGUE
First published in 1914. The definitive book on this gemstone. 18 color plates, 300 pages, hardbound...........$30.00 each
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ARIZONA HIGHWAYS COLLECTORS EDITION
We have a few copies of the Arizona Highways collectors editions published in the mid 1970's
FEBRUARY 1974 - PREHISTORIC POTTERY.......$5.00 each
MAY 1974 - CONTEMPORARY POTTERY.........$5.00 each
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NAVAJO SANDPAINTING - REICHARD
This book covers the uses of sandpainting in mythology, ceremonies, etc. Has 25 full color illustrations with explanations of the meaning of symbols. 120 pages, paperbound...........$12.95 each
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TAPISTRIES IN SAND - THE SPIRIT OF INDIAN SANDPAINTING - VISSASENOR
The author, part Otomi Indian, was adobted as a boy into the Navajo Tribe where he learned sandpainting from the Medicine Men. This beautiful and moving book evokes the ancient art and its inner meanings. Many fasinating stories weave through the pages. 112 pages, color plates, paperbound...........$8.95 each
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INDIAN STORIES FROM THE PUEBLOS - APPLEGATE
Tales of New Mexico and Arizona. First published in 1929. An anthology of gentle folk tales of the Pueblo Indians. Classic collection of whimsy and irony, well illustrated, indexed, color on end sheets, 198 pages, hardbound..........$15.00 each
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NAVAJO SHEPARD AND WEAVER - REICHARD
First published in 1936. An excellant study of the art of weaving as practiced by Navajo women. This was an anthropological study full of art with a new index and map. 280 pages. hardbound.........$15.00 each
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SPIDER WOMAN: A STORY OF NAVAJO WEAVERS AND CHANTERS - REICHARD
First publised in 1934, this book shows how a whie woman, living among the Navajo learned to weave as only Navajo women can. Full of art, new index, new map, 344 pages, hardbound.......$15.00 each
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WEAVING A NAVAJO BLANKET - REICHARD
Foremost anthropologist studied under Navajo women revealing every step in the process of making of making blankets. Covers history and symbolism. 97 illustrations, 222 pages, paperbound.......$6.95 each
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INDIAN BLANKETS AND THEIR MAKERS - JAMES
First published in 1892. A superb analysis of the techniques of handweaving. 48 color plates, illustrations, 352 pages, hardbound.....$35.00 each
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INDIAN BANKETS AND THEIR MAKERS - JAMES
The paperbound version. Covers the history, old style blankets, changes brought by traders, symbolism of design and color, and more with emphasis on Navajo. 254 illustrations, 32 in color, 230 pages.........$10.95 each
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THE NAVAJO AND HIS BLANKET - HOLLISTER
First published in 1903. One of the rarest books on Navajo weaving and primitive textiles. A famous collector writes about his collection. 10 color plates, 176 pages, hardbound.........$20.00 each
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NAVAJO RUGS: HOW TO FIND,EVALUATE, BUY AND CARE FOR THEM - DEDERA
Revised and updated from the original 1975 edition, Navajo Rugs is complete with a buyer's guide, a discussion of fakes and frauds, with information on the care of rugs. 128 pages, illustrated, paperbound........$12.95 each
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BROKEN PATTERN - SUNLIGHT AND SHADOWS OF HOPI HISTORY - CARLSON
Broken pattern is absorbing reading, one of great passion, beauty, and tragedy. The central characters Sevensi and Hohtski are caught up by the intrusion of the Spanish which changed the ancient, ordered, and genteel life of the Hopi. 208 pages, line drawings, paperbound...........$8.95 each
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DESIGNS ON PREHISTORIC HOPI POTTERY - FEWKES
One of the richest sources of Pre-Columbian design of the Sikyatki site, on vases, bowls, plates. 564 illustrations, interpretive text, 288 pages, paperbound..........$9.95 each
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THE PUEBLO POTTER - BUNZEL
Penetrating study of Indian symbolism, Hopi, Zuni, etc., and application on ceremics. Covers how pots are made. 38 plates, 138 pages, paperbound......$7.95 each
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HOPI KACHINAS - FEWKES
A U.S. Government ethnological study on the use of kachinas in Pueblo Indian culture. 260 Hopi kachinas figures illustrated, 62 plates, 192 pages, paperbound.......$8.95 each
Hardbound version..........$35.00 each
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HOPI KACHINAS - WRIGHT
A comprehensive guide to 150 Hopi kachina figures. Includes buying tips and a history of the cultural roles played by the various figures. 152 pages, 30 color photos, paperbound.............$12.95 each
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HOPI SILVER - WRIGHT
This revised edition gives a brief history of Hopi silversmithing and is comprehensive guide on the subject. This includes 80 silversmiths and their hallmarks. 132 pages, 155 illustrations, paperbound.............$12.95 each
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PUEBLO CRAFTS - UNDERHILL
An introduction on the crafts of the Southwest Indians including ceremics, textiles, basketry, jewelry, ceremonial crafts. 147 pages, illustrations, paperbound...........$7.95 each
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