Pueblo Crafts is a comprehensive guidebook by Ruth Underhill that explores the traditional crafts of the Pueblo people of the American Southwest. The book provides an in-depth look at the techniques and materials used by the Pueblo artisans to create their unique pottery, basketry, weaving, and jewelry. Underhill discusses the history and cultural significance of each craft, as well as the role that these crafts play in the daily life of the Pueblo communities. The book includes detailed instructions for making several ...
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Pueblo Crafts is a comprehensive guidebook by Ruth Underhill that explores the traditional crafts of the Pueblo people of the American Southwest. The book provides an in-depth look at the techniques and materials used by the Pueblo artisans to create their unique pottery, basketry, weaving, and jewelry. Underhill discusses the history and cultural significance of each craft, as well as the role that these crafts play in the daily life of the Pueblo communities. The book includes detailed instructions for making several different types of Pueblo crafts, along with photographs and illustrations to help readers understand the process. Pueblo Crafts is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American art and culture, and a fascinating read for anyone interested in traditional crafts and their history.This is a new release of the original 1944 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Fair. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear. It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear. It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.
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Fair. 147 pages; Ex-Library copy with usual identifiers. Creasing to covers. Rubbing (shelf wear) to covers. Spine reinforced with tape. Yellowing (light) to pages. No markings on text pages or major defects.; -We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.
Publisher:
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior
Published:
1944
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17014628273
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Good. Some light dampstaining to margins of a few pages. "Ruth Murray Underhill (August 22, 1883 â€" August 15, 1984) was an American anthropologist. She wrote numerous books on Native American tribes and helped to dispel many myths about their cultures.
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Very Good. Size: 5x0x8; Ships within 24 hours! Softcover, tight pages, general shelf wear, some corner/edge wear, cover creased along spine, old price sticker on back cover, some writing inside front cover and on first page (looks like a name maybe).
