Native American Art from the Thomas W. Weisel Family Collection

A vast collection of Native American art, spanning 1,000 years of creativity, is presented in this book, featuring 206 artworks from the American Southwest, Pacific Northwest, and Plains. It includes new research and essays by over 80 authors, showcasing the complex and multilayered nature of the artworks.

Format: Hardback
Length: 432 pages
Publication date: 07 May 2023
Publisher: Distributed Art Publishers

Spanning nearly a millennium of artistic ingenuity, this comprehensive volume showcases a vast panorama of Native American art, encompassing a diverse range of mediums such as Navajo weaving, Apache basketry, and ledger drawings. Comprising a staggering 206 artworks, this collection offers a profound exploration of both exquisite aesthetics and profound cultural histories. The majority of the collection originates from the American Southwest, featuring 19th-century Navajo weavings, ancestral and historical Pueblo pottery, Hopi and Zuni carved figures, and Yavapai and Apache basketry. Additionally, this book includes art from the Pacific Northwest and the first Plains ledger drawings to be acquired by museums.

Developed in close collaboration with cultural advisors, this publication reflects the intricate and multifaceted nature of the artworks within the field of Native American art. Contributions from over 80 authors, hailing from diverse disciplines and cultural backgrounds, including scholars, culture bearers, artists, collectors, and museum professionals, shed light on the rich tapestry of living histories behind these remarkable creations.

Accompanied by striking new photography and full-color reproductions, this seminal publication serves as a cornerstone in the realm of Native American art history.

Weight: 3606g
Dimension: 279 x 305 x 48 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781636810966