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Colorfully beaded handbags, superbly tanned and decorated deerskin shirts, finely woven baskets, exquisitely beaded and fringed horse trappings -- these distinctive Native arts of the Columbia River Plateau have been overshadowed in the public eye by the arts of the Northwest Coast, Great Plains, and American Southwest. But Indians in the region where present-day Washington, Oregon, and Idaho share boundaries have for centuries combined function and beauty in the items they made for even the most mundane of uses, and their traditional arts are still vital today.This book brings overdue recognition to the artistry and craftsmanship of the Plateau Indians by focusing on the remarkable collection amassed by the late Doris Swayze Bounds, a banker in Hermiston, Oregon, who grew up with and deeply loved Native people and their culture. She was loved in return, and many of the nearly 1,000 Plateau items in her collection came to her as gifts from her Indian friends, who expressed their respect and affection through the time-honored tradition of gift-giving.Exposed to Euro-Americans relatively late, the Plateau Indians managed to retain many of their traditional lifeways of fishing, hunting, and gathering, as well as a vigorous ethic of generosity and respect for others. The pieces in the Bounds collection, which date mainly from the 1870s to the 1960s, reflect all these aspects of Plateau culture. They range from sturdy baskets made to hold roots or berries to elaborately beaded elkhide "tail dresses" worn on festive occasions.In five essays, both Native and non-Native experts describe the art styles and the uses and cultural meanings of the items; two other recount Doris Bound's life, collecting practices, and relationships with Native Americans. The essays are handsomely illustrated with items from the Bounds collection. This book offers and introduction to this visually stunning art tradition.
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- EditoreUniv of Washington Pr
- Data di pubblicazione1998
- ISBN 10 0295977523
- ISBN 13 9780295977522
- RilegaturaCopertina rigida
- Numero di pagine176
- RedattoreHarless Susan E.
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Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. Harris, Jack & Sipman, Chuck (photos) (illustratore). 1st. 136pp.incl.index; HB blk.w/gilt; fine condition w/clean,tight pgs. DJ blk.w/yellow,blue&white-photocover; fine. Five essays " .handsomely illustrated with fifty color plates, nearly one hundred black-and-white photographs, and line drawings of items from the Bounds collection.". Signed By Editors. Codice articolo 044777
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Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. This is a near fine condition hard cover(8-1/2" x 11-1/4"), without flaws. As so rated,the spine is square, binding tight, corners sharp, and is internally clean and NOT marked. NOT an ex-library copy. The dust jacket, now enclosed in a removable mylar sleeve, is complete, bright, and not price-clipped. 136 pages. 50 color plates, numerous black & white photographs. Quoted in part from the dust jacket flap: "Colorfully beaded handbags, superbly tanned and decorated deerskin shirts, finely woven baskets, exquisitely beaded and fringed horse trappings - these distinctive Native arts of the Columbia River plateau have been overshadowed in the public eye by the arts of the Northwest Coast, Great Plains, and American Southwest. But Indians in the region where present day Washington, Oregon, and Idaho share boundaries have for centuries combined function and beauty in the items they made for even the most mundane of uses, and their traditional arts are still vital today. This book brings overdue recognition to the artistry and craftsmanship of the Plateau Indians by focusing on the remarkable collection amassed by the late Doris Swayze Bounds, a banker in Hermiston, Oregon, who grew up with and deeply loved Native people and their culture. She was loved in return, and many of the nearly one thousand Plateau items in her collection came to her as gifts from her Indian friends who expressed their respect and affection in their time-honored tradition of gift giving.In five essays, both Native and non-Native experts describe the art styles and the uses and cultural meanings of the items; two others recount Doris Bounds's life, collecting practices, and relationships with Native Americans." SHIPS from Eugene,Oregon, USA. Due to the size of this book, INTERNATIONAL orders will require additional postage and surcharges, please inquire before ordering. Codice articolo ABE-1714602118947
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