essay
Navajo arts and crafts
handbook of north american indians. southwest • 10 • Published In 1983 • Pages: 592-604
By: Roessel, Ruth.
Abstract
This chapter, written by an indigenous researcher, deals with several aspects of traditional Navajo arts and crafts, specifically: weaving, silverwork, basketry, and pottery. Greatest attention is given to weaving where its origins, dyes, regional variations, economics, and myths are covered. The resurgence of traditional arts and crafts through educational efforts and tribal pride is also addressed.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2004
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Southwest and Basin
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Types
- Educator
- Indigenous Person
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Richard A. Wagner ; John Beierle ; 1985
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- 1706-1980
- Coverage Place
- southwestern United States
- Notes
- Ruth Roessel
- For bibliographical references see 197: Brugge (p. 780-839)
- LCCN
- 77017162
- LCSH
- Navajo Indians