Classic Hopi and Zuni Kachina Figures

Presented here are one hundred classic-era (1880s-1940s) Hopi and Zuni carved dolls from private and public collections that have rarely, if ever, been put on exhibition and that collectively form a profound and powerful assembly of the very finest examples from the classic period in Kachina carving. Andrea Portago has gracefully photographed these rare figures using available light so as not to distort their colours and to reveal their movement and drama, passion and personality.

About the author

Barton Wright is the foremost authority on Hopi Kachinas and author of Clowns of the Hopi: Traditional Keepers and Delight Makers and Kachinas: A Hopi Artist's Documentary (both from Northland ublishing).

Summary

Lavish art book presents the finest traditional Hispanic and religious arts in New Mexico from the Spanish Colonial period.

Product details

• Authors: Andrea Portago, Barton Wright
• Assisted by: Portago Andrea (Photographs), Andrea Portago (Photographs)
• Publisher: Museum of New Mexico Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.09.2014
• EAN: 9780890135969
• ISBN: 978-0-89013-596-9
• No. of pages: 186
• Dimensions: 258 mm x 307 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 1201 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art; Amerika, Kunst, allgemein, Art & Art Instruction, ART / Native American, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Toymaking