North American Indian Beadwork Designs

North American Indian Beadwork Designs
ISBN-10
0486156168
ISBN-13
9780486156163
Category
Crafts & Hobbies
Pages
32
Language
English
Published
2012-07-12
Publisher
Courier Corporation
Author
Clark Wissler

Description

Concise, illuminating discussion of origins, execution, and symbolism of North American Indian beadwork. Numerous examples from Eastern Woodlands and Plains Indians. Over 300 figures.

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