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The Legacy of Maria Poveka Martinez
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Contemporary item# 879940
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Old Territorial Shop American Indian Antiques
1-480-945-5432
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Biography of Maria Martinez, the most famous Indian potter of all time. This is the updated version from the original 2003 volume. With 200 new photos of pottery by Maria, Julian, Popovi Da and Tony Da, including artworks on paper, many of which are from private collections scattered across the country. 208 pages of history, interviews, color photographs and family geneaology. This lovely coffee table book makes you feel as if you were sitting with Maria as she speaks of her life.
The biography of Maria Poveka Martinez is warmly written by Richard Spivey, connoisseur of Pueblo pottery and dear friend of the Martinez Family. These First Editions are signed by the author!
Shipping is $10.00 per volume.
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Navajo Folk Art
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Contemporary item# 835115
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Old Territorial Shop American Indian Antiques
1-480-945-5432
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The Third Edition of the "People Speak" is now "Navajo Folk Art" by Chuck and Jan Rosenak. 168 pages of full color photographs and text updating the currently working artists on the Navajo Reservation. From the oldest artist, Johnson Antonio, again featured on the cover, to the youngest and newest styles by Sheila Antonio and Elizabeth Manygoats, you will find many of the folk artists whose work we support.Of note is the removal of those artists who have passed on. Pleasantly written, lots of interviews and artist statements, up to date photos, this is a welcome edition! Buyer pays $6.00 for shipping.
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Guide to Collecting Turquoise
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Contemporary item# 339017
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Old Territorial Shop American Indian Antiques
1-480-945-5432
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"Turquoise Unearthed, An Illustrated Guide". This is one of the better basic books on learning about the "Skystone" turquoise. It has a good history of the stone, color correct photographs to aid with identification of stones and information on the most famous of the American turquoise mines. The authors explain the treating of turquoise, what it is and what to look out for when purchasing turquoise. Published in 2002, written by Joe Dan Lowery and Joe P. Lowery who created the Turquoise Museum in Albuquerque. 74 pages, soft cover.
Buyer pays $3.50 per volume for shipping.
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Guide to Collecting Indian Baskets
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Contemporary item# 339011
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Old Territorial Shop American Indian Antiques
1-480-945-5432
$29.95
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Not since Otis Mason published his "Aboriginal Indian Basketry" in 1902 has a more complete book been written on Native American Indian basket weaving. Each tribe is represented with historical photos of weavers and their baskets. In depth analysis of materials, construction, shape and design. This is our most used reference book on Indian basketry. Published in 1986 by Sarah Peabody Turnbaugh and William A. Turnbaugh. 260 pages, soft cover.
Buyer pays $5.50 per volume for shipping.
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The Legacy of a Master Potter, Nampeyo
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Contemporary item# 333415
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1-480-945-5432
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By Mary Ellen and Lawrence Blair. This is the most comprehensive biography of "Old Lady" Nampeyo, the pottery artist from the Hopi Pueblo of Arizona, and her life's work. Nampeyo is believed to be the first recognized Native American artist, made famous by photographer Edward Curtis and hotelier Fred Harvey.
Wonderful full color photographs of documented Nampeyo pots and those of her family. Wonderful biographies of her children who became famous potters too. There is some great Hopi History here too, good reading.
Published in 1999, 305 pages, soft cover.
Buyer pays $7.50 per volume for shipping.
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