Understanding Northwest Coast Indigenous Jewelry

A practical, comprehensive guide to a popular art form. Indigenous jewelry is among the most sought-after artwork on the Northwest Coast. But many know little of history, artists, or craft behind pieces they buy. This book answers those questions + more. For general readers, this full-color guide introduces the art and craft of Northwest Coast jewelry with clear text and over 100 illustrations. For scholars, short biographies and makers’ marks for roughly 50 well-known Northwest Coast jewelry artists make this an invaluable reference tool. Transcends Canada/US border – traces evolution of jewelry making from pre-contact to present, covering major artists and movements from Oregon to Alaska.