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OverviewWhen is a fetish not a fetish? Find out in this celebration of the most misunderstood genre of Southwestern Indian carvings. From Beast Gods to Directional Guardian Spirits, this book explores the magic and mystery behind the charismatic, mostly stone, animal figures (or fetishes) skillfully carved by artists from Southwestern Pueblos. Enthusiasts will delight in the hundreds of full-color photographs. Pictures and text highlight the impressive variety of forms, materials, and traditional and contemporary styles available to collectors. This book discusses the symbolic meanings associated with these figures and explains how they are borrowed for use by members of non-Native American cultures. A newly revised price guide is included to help collectors orient themselves to current market values. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kay WhittlePublisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Edition: Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition Weight: 0.499kg ISBN: 9780764325168ISBN 10: 0764325167 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 27 July 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationKay Whittle studied and taught language and literature for ten years. Now she follows other interests, among them Native American history and culture, mineralogy, history, and mythology. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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