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NEW- HORSES & BRIDLES OF THE AMERICAN INDIANS Vol 2 BRIDLES OF THE AMERICAS by Mike
Cowdrey, Ned & Joy Martin Spectacular large format book with 600 images;
color photos/drawings & historical photographs of quilled, beaded &
cloth bridles. Maps & new historical info. Special chapters on tribal horse culture by our
friends Nakia Williamson Cloud, Nez Perce historian, & Paul Raczka,
Blackfoot historian. 228 pages. 12” X 13.5” Hard cover. $75.00*
Still available: Bridles
of the Americas, Volume 1: Indian Silver by Ned
& Jody Martin & Robert Bauver + Winfield
Coleman’s illustrations of Indian
horse & rider in full regalia.”This book traces the evolution & use of
silver bridles as well as gorgets, pectorals, hair plates & concha belts,
all of which were first obtained through trade networks, & later the
Indians learned to make themselves…500 images of silver bridles from museums
& private collections..” Fantastic photos with a beautifully designed
layout. Large format 12" by 13.5. Hard cover. $65.00*
OUR EXCLUSIVE
DEAL Vol 1 only $50 with purchase of NEW Vol 2
at $75=BOTH BOOKS $125* & FREE POSTAGE thru March 1
GEORGE FLETT: Ledger
Art Limited edition of 1100 copies. Scott Thompson
wrote the introductory essay. “The first portfolio collection of the
artist's work - and the first book ever devoted to the work of a Spokane tribal
artist”. “George Flett draws upon ledger painting, a major tradition of Native
American art, to record the traditions, history and culture of the Spokane
people. 82 pp. 12” X 12” Hardcover w /jacket and cloth slipcover (see photo on
our website). 5 copies we may not get more!! SPECIAL DEAL ONLY $75.00 (Amazon’s
price is $100.00)
We also have his individual prints (matted) ready to frame for
ONLY $35.00 each while they last. (See photos under george flett prints)
Projectile Points of the High Plains by Jeb Taylor Portrays all of the
major projectile points from the entirety of major types sites on the High
Plains laid out chronologically beginning with Clovis and ending with metal
trade points, in full color, and actual size. Also, chapters on tool stone,
dating, point morphology, hafting strategies, and climate. This book has
excellent editorial reviews. 455 pp. 11” X 9” Hardcover. $145.00
FROM GERMANY!!BEAR POWER MOTIFS ON PLAINS
INDIAN SHIELDS by Riku Hamalainen, U of
Helsinki, Finland. A fascinating scholarly study of the overall
significance of ritual shield designs,
many w/bear body parts, as seen on the museum examples. German &
English text. 42 color photos. Biblio. Hardcover.10.5”X8. 72 pp. $30.00
NEW-American
Indian Material Culture: The Ten Kate Collection, 1882-1888 by Pieter Hovens. During
fieldwork in the American West in the 1880s, the Dutch anthropologist Hermann
ten Kate (1858-1931) “assembled a sizable collection of Native American
artifacts. … ranging from utilitarian tools to exquisite works of art, are
important especially because of their well-documented collection history and
early date of acquisition.” Most of these objects are in the National Museum of
Ethnology in Leiden, Netherlands. This catalog presents the complete collection
never before published. 282 pp.
ONLY $40.00 GRAND PROCESSION Contemporary Visions of the American Indians The Diker Collection at the Denver Art
Museum by Lois Scherr Dubin A wonderful array of
full page color details (many close-up) of the splendid dolls in this
exhibit-beautifully photographed to look alive!! Artisans: our long-time friends, Joyce Growing Thunder (Ft.
Peck Assiniboine-Sioux), daughter Juanita Growing Thunder Fogarty & her
daughter Jessica; Jamie Okuma & Rhonda Holy Bear. 64 pp. Index. Biblio.
8X10.5” Hardcover. $20.00
ART OF THE AMERICAN INDIANS-The Thaw Collection Exhibition
Catalog from the Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown NY. This is a stunning new addition
to the Thaw Collection book series with multiple detail photos of superb
full-color artifact photos. All
North American culture areas are covered. P back. 9” X 11.5”. 175 pp. Very well-worth $29.95+ $5
insured media mail USA
NATIVE AMERICAN CLOTHING An Illustrated History by Ted Brasser 300 photos of
moccasins, shirts, bags, weapon cases etc. from over 60 museums & private
collections; many previously unpublished. 368 pp. all full-color. Hard cover. $65.00
HOT BEST SELLER- SPLENDID HERITAGE EXHIBITION CATALOG of the John & Marva Warnock Collection. Some of the
finest North American artifacts ever pictured. Absolutely superb photos of war
clubs, moccasins, war bonnets, war shirts, dresses, pipe bags, dolls, pipes,
knives, knife cases. guncases, blanket strips, parfleche, cradleboards & more-all
19th century examples. 223 pp. 11” sq. Paperback w/double-fold
cover. Well-worth $50.00
GENEROUS
MAN - Ahxsi-tapina Essays in Memory of Colin Taylor, Plains Indian Ethnologist Arni Brownstone & Hugh Dempsey
(eds.) “The title of this volume reflects the view everybody…. had
on Colin Taylor. In this volume, some of his very best friends, prominent
anthropologists & ethnologists, deliver essays linked w/Colin Taylor’s
lifelong work. The authors of this book represent a kind of “Who’s Who” of
American anthropology. …. gathered to honour a great scholar and his heritage.”
Plus the fabulous cover painting by Bill Holm portraying a new view of (as described by
Maximillian) MatoTope being painted by Karl Bodmer. $50.00 $5 insured media mail USA Raymond DeMallie: Lakota Robes:
Classifying Material Culture Winfield Coleman: Blood Lines:
Hunting Magic of the Plains Algonquians Ted Brasser: Of Stars &
Butterflies Kingsley Bray: Making the Sichangu Hoop: Brule Tribal
Organization Arni Brownstone: Composition & Iconography in Painted
Plains Indian Shirts Cath Oberholtzer: Myth & Material Culture Among the
James Bay CreePaula R. Fleming: Photographing the Plains Indians: Forts
Laramie & Phil Kearny, 1866 Imre Nagy: Yellow Nose, the Enigmatic Artist
of the Cheyennes Allen Chronister: The Chief’s Coat: Art & Life on the
Upper Missouri Paul Raczka: Travelling with Spiritual Power Hugh
Dempsey: Visitors to the Blackfoot Prior to 1860 Donald Smith: A Day in the Life
of Honore Jaxon, Louis Riel’s Secretary Andrew Masich & David Halaas: Clash of Empires Fraser
J. Pakes: “Stealing the Culture – with Sensitivity?” The Indian Hobbyist at
the Powwow Stuart Connor: Travelling with Colin Ian West: Out West with
Colin
HOW TO SET UP A BLACKFOOT
LODGE by Brian Cannavaro (signed by
author). Based on years of experiences in Blackfoot encampments in Canada &
Montana. Illustrations & diagrams every page. Also includes tipi gear &
Blackfoot words & phrases. 45 pp. $15.00
Bridles of the Americas, Volume 1:
Indian Silver by Ned & Jody Martin & Robert Bauver + Winfield
Coleman’s illustrations of
Indian horse & rider in full regalia.”This book traces the evolution &
use of silver bridles as well as gorgets, pectorals, hair plates & concha
belts, all of which were first obtained through trade networks, & later the
Indians learned to make themselves…500 images of silver bridles from museums
& private collections, as well as depictions in ledger drawings &
historic photos of these bridles in use by the Plains people.…The chapter on
Navajo bits & bridles by Robert Bauver is illustrated with numerous
photographs of ornate silver bridles & their details.” Fantastic photos with a beautifully
designed layout. Large format 12" by 13.5. Hard cover. $65.00 +postage. Coming Fall 2011-Vol. II Quilled, Beaded & Cloth bridles of the No. Plains &
Plateau
NEW-The
Great Northwest Fur Trade, A Material Culture, 1763-1850 by Ryan R. Gale. A comprehensive guide
to the artifacts & weapons of the British, Canadian, & American fur
traders & American Indians between 1763-1850. Excellent detailed color
photos on every page w/provenance; some never before published. Notes,
glossary. 169 pp. 10.5”W X 8.5” Paperback. $33.95
NEW-For Trade and Treaty by Ryan R. Gale “is the most comprehensive work on
the subject of Native American firearms to date.. .hundreds of
full color images of .. original northwest guns, trade fusils, & treaty
guns… also contains new research, numerous fur trade & government invoices,
inventories & other firearm records never before published.” Most firearms
photos span 2 pages to 22” size! 200+ pp. 11”W X 8.5” Paperback. $35.99
Back
in print! INDIAN
PEACE METALS in American History by Francis Paul Prucha Highly acclaimed as the most comprehensive book ever written
on the subject. B&W
photos & illustrations. Biblio. Index. 186 pp. 8.5” X 11”. Paperback $24.95
STILL AVAILABLE: LANTERNS ON THE
PRAIRIE: The Blackfeet Photographs of Walter McClintock edited by Steven L. Grafe. Never before published glimpses into
Blackfeet Reservation life in Montana c. 1896-1912 including many images of Sun
dance ceremonies. 128 stunning B & W photos (a few in full color). Essays by Grafe, historian Wm. Farr, Sherry Smith &
Darryl Robes Kipp. High quality scan on heavy quality paper. 10” X 11” format.
336 pp. Index. Notes. Biblo. P.back $34.95
BACK IN STOCK:
GUIDE TO INDIAN QUILLWORKING by Christy Ann
Hensler
Denver Art Museum artifacts & the author’s work is shown with full-color photos
& how-to diagrams on every page!! Easy to follow, concise colorful
instructions. 5.5”X8”. P.back. 64 pp. $9.95
THE BUFFALO COOKBOOK The low-fat solution
to eating red meat by Ruth Mossok Johnston Great gift idea! 16 full-color illus. 11” X 8.5”. 152 pp. Hardcover. ONLY $19.95
MEMORY
& VISION Arts, Cultures & Lives of Plains Peoples edited by Emma L. Hansen,
curator of the Buffalo Bill Hist. Center in Cody WY. Native contributors are Gerard
Baker, Joe Medicine Crow, Arthur Amiotte & Bently Sprang. Over 250 color
images including ”… bonnets, war shirts, bear claw necklaces, pipe tomahawks,
beadwork & quillwork” 256 pp. 9 X 12. $40.00* paper
PLANTS & THE BLACKFOOT by the late Alex Johnston, Blood tribal member, with 39
years experience in the field. Well-illustrated with Glenbow photos &
botanical drawings. Excellent history & maps plus alphabetically listed
plant descriptions. Notes & Index. 68 pp. 8.5” X 11. $12.00*
BEAUTY,
HONOR & TRADITION By George & Joe Horse Capture. Unprecedented splendid full page
color photos of WAR SHIRTS in the Smithsonian & MN Instit of Arts. Some color photos span
2 pages; many detail close-ups. 9.5” X 12”. 160 pp. color pp etc. $34.95*
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