| Hopi Kachina Dolls and Their Carvers Contributor(s): Bassman, Theda (Author) |
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ISBN: 0887403735 ISBN-13: 9780887403736 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $53.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 1997 Annotation: Twenty-five Kachina carvers and their work are profiled in this book, illustrated with over 150 exquisite color photographs. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Dolls - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies |
| Dewey: 745.592 |
| LCCN: 91065658 |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 8.8" W x 11.2" (2.75 lbs) 192 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southwest U.S. - Cultural Region - Western U.S. - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Kachina dolls are carved from cottonwood by Hopi artists in Arizona to represent the many spirits of their religion. Old examples are preserved at the Heard Museum in Phoenix and most of the important Indian museums nationally. Today, modern Hopi artists continue to make exquisite Kachina dolls, and they have become very sought after by a growing number of collectors world-wide. The reader of this new book is able to grasp the art of Kachina wood carvings, and enjoy knowledge behind each doll, through the carvers who make them. The book beautifully illustrates contemporary Kachina dolls with over 150 exquisite color photographs, and delves into the lives of the carvers who make them. Twenty-five of today's important Kachina carvers have been interviewed personally for a first-hand glimpse into their work. Discussions with Cecil Calnimptewa, Von Monongya, and Loren Phillips, to name just a few, bring to life the essence behind their carvings. All who are interested in Southwestern crafts and art in general will appreciate these beautiful art works carved by such interesting people. |