COLLECTING AUTHENTIC INDIAN ARTS AND CRAFTS

This book is an useful and invaluable resource for both
collectors and dealers of Native American art forms. Focusing on the
traditional works of the Southwest, such as silver jewelry, beadwork,
quill work, pottery, rugs, baskets, fetish carvings, and katsina dolls,
collectors are offered guidelines to help them identify quality in
contemporary Indian art, distinguish what dealers are reputable and which
are not; learn how to recognize fraudulent work and know what to do if
non-authentic merchandise is purchased; and learn more through recommended
reading lists. Indian artists and art experts explain not only the dynamic
history and technical process of their crafts, but also present personal
views into their creative worlds. Beautiful, colored photographs highlight
the intricate details of each craft.