Magnificent guide presents 36 sites from Central America and southern Mexico as they appeared more than a thousand years ago: Temple of the Cross, Palenque; Acropolis and Maya sweat bath, Piedras Negras; Red House and north terrace at Chichén Itzá; more. Each illustration features text of archeological finds and line drawing of remains. 95 illustrations. Unabridged republication of the edition published by the Carnegie Institution of Washington, Washington, D.C., 1946.
Native American Beadwork by William C. Orchard Classic study offers well-illustrated look at a variety of beadwork methods and their results. Photos include baskets and bowls, necklaces, robes, cradles, and other items. 31 halftones. 136 figures.
Southwest Indian Design Stained Glass Coloring Book by Carol Krez Sixteen handsome designs, adapted from rare artifacts, provide an excellent introduction to Native American art and culture. Motifs depict geometrical and abstract patterns, images of animals, human figures, and more.
Six North American Indian Portrait Cards by Winold Reiss Six handsome full-color depictions of Blackfoot tribespeople: dark-eyed beauty in native garment, medicine man with eagle wing, snug infant in cradle board, 3 others.
Navajo Native Dyes: Their Preparation and Use by Nonabah G. Bryan, Stella Young Simply written text and detailed line illustrations explain how to create specific dyes from desert plants: single-flowered actinea for yellow, alder bark for a soft brown, prickly-pear cactus for rose, many others.
Paintings of the American West from the Eiteljorg Museum: 24 Full-Color Cards by Eiteljorg Museum Superb selection of 24 masterly paintings from famed collection, reproduced as ready-to-mail cards. Outstanding works by Remington, Russell, Bierstadt, Henri, O’Keeffe, Sloan, Benton, other artists. Introduction, notes and captions.