Stop Choppers: Masters of Contemporary Indian Jewelry.

Masters of Contemporary Indian Jewelry

Nancy N. Schiffer

Schiffer Publishing Ltd.

4880 Lower Valley Road, Atglen, PA 19310

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“Masters of Contemporary Indian Jewelry” is a

soul-stunning collection of brief biographies of over 50 Native American

jewelry artisans with magnificent arrays of full color photographs of

their finest works. It is a breathtaking collection, full of beautiful

examples http://ift.tt/1vvgZ9l of the very finest creations of Native-crafted jewelry.

Stunning in its diversity as well as its artistic impact, “Masters

of Contemporary Indian Jewelry” presents photo after photo of

objects of art that appear to breathe, move and live. Each artist is

pictured at the beginning of his or her display and a brief description

of his/her background, location, and heritage follows. Awards won and

exhibits held are also listed. Some famous names are included among the

artisans, such as Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Northern Cheyenne resident of

Colorado and former U. S. senator.

The contributions of these Indian artists is priceless and

incomparable. It is said that many Native American beliefs attach the

hope that the virtues of a noble animal’s representation can come

to the individual who wears a piece of jewelry evoking it. In a sense,

many if not all of these pieces are like sacred prayers translated into

metal and stone mediums. The effect is certainly majestic, and

beautifully conveyed in the many photographs. Listed at the end of the

book are resources including a month by month schedule of Indian markets

and shows where the jewelry is displayed and sold, selected galleries,

and a bibliography with suggested reading. In summary, “Masters of

Contemporary Indian Jewelry” is a magnificent collection of art

jewelry made by members of over StopChoppers.org 30 American Indian nations. Anyone who

enjoys the beauty of Indian jewelry art would be immeasurably enriched

by its many offerings.

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