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Book Description The most authoritative, beautifully illustrated history and overview on the subject of Navajo weavings. This is the definitive book on Navajo textile art, presenting the stunning artistry of esteemed Navajo weavers in over 200 beautiful color plates and historical halftones. Art collectors value not only the beauty of these weavings but also their investment potential, which has risen sharply in recent years. Navajo textiles are outstanding examples of both historic and contemporary primitive art, avidly sought after and collected for more than two hundred years. About the Author Alice Kaufman has worked with museums and galleries in New York City, Albuquerque, and Santa Fe, and taught a course on collecting Southwest Indian art at The New School for Social Research in New York City. She lives in San Francisco, where she is Editor of the new Butterfields Magazine for the venerable art auction house, Butterfield and Butterfield. Christopher Selser is a collector/dealer and scholar in American Indian cultures and arts. He is based in Santa Fe. He was educated at the University of Arizona, where he specialized in the anthropology of Southwest Indian tribes.
Editorial Reviews Dr. Edwin L. Wade, Deputy Director of the Museum of Northern Arizona "For anyone interested in Navajo art, this book is not only important, it is essential." Antiques and the Arts Weekly "This work is beautifully illustrated...provid[ing] an extensive historical perspective." Artlines Magazine "A must for the collector...bring(s) both technical knowledge and anthropological sensitivity to the work."
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