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Exploring the rich significance of Native American fetishes, this revised edition delves into their varied meanings across different tribes. Mark Bahti, a respected dealer and scholar, examines the cultural roles these animal carvings play, the artists behind them, and their historical evolution throughout the twentieth century. The book also highlights the traditional stories associated with the carvings and the materials preferred by carvers, offering a comprehensive understanding of this unique aspect of indigenous art.
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Spirit in the Stone: A Handbook of Southwest Indian Animal Carvings and Beliefs, 2nd Edition, Mark Bahti
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Spirit in the Stone: A Handbook of Southwest Indian Animal Carvings and Beliefs, 2nd Edition
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mark Bahti
- Publisher
- Rio Nuevo Publishers
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 144
- ISBN13
- 9781933855974
- Category
- Art / Culture, Maps and Travel, Ethnography
- Description
- Exploring the rich significance of Native American fetishes, this revised edition delves into their varied meanings across different tribes. Mark Bahti, a respected dealer and scholar, examines the cultural roles these animal carvings play, the artists behind them, and their historical evolution throughout the twentieth century. The book also highlights the traditional stories associated with the carvings and the materials preferred by carvers, offering a comprehensive understanding of this unique aspect of indigenous art.