{"product_id":"understanding-northwest-coast-indigenous-jewelry","title":"Understanding Northwest Coast Indigenous Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAs beautiful as it is useful,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eUnderstanding Northwest Coast Indigenous Jewelry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an invaluable tool for anyone interested in learning about or deepening their understanding of a fascinating craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndigenous hand-engraved jewelry from the Pacific Northwest Coast is among the most distinctive, innovative, and highly sought-after art being produced in North America today. But these artworks are more than just stunning—every bracelet, ring, and pendant is also the product of a fascinating backstory, a specialized set of techniques, and a talented artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a clearly written text, a foreword by award-winning First Nations artist Corrine Hunt, and more than one hundred striking color photographs and sidebars, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eUnderstanding Northwest Coast Indigenous Jewelry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers an illuminating look at an exquisite craft and the context in which it is practiced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProviding a step-by-step overview of various techniques, the book also introduces the specifics of formline design, highlights the traits of the most common animal symbols used, offers tips for identification, and features biographies and works from over fifty of the Coast’s best-known jewelers. Finally, it delves into the history of the art form, from the earliest horn and copper cuff bracelets to cutting-edge contemporary works and everything in between.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage Group Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50512182870264,"sku":"9781771642972","price":22.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0617\/2672\/0248\/files\/71CM7lWKK5L._SL1500.jpg?v=1789422529","url":"https:\/\/himwitsa.com\/products\/understanding-northwest-coast-indigenous-jewelry","provider":"House Of Himwitsa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}