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Excerpt: Product DescriptionA rich contribution to the understanding of Inca archaeology and architecture and an invaluable guide for visitors to Peru. The stone monuments of the Incas, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Andes, are among the most magnificent structures in the world. Originally published in 1982, Monuments of the Incas is the most comprehensive photographic and narrative study of the major sites of the Inca empire, including the famed city of Machu Picchu, the Inca town and sun temple of Ollantaytambo, the mighty temple-fortress of Sacsahuaman, and the steeply terraced ruins of Pisac. This…
Monuments of the Incas
May 22nd, 2010 by admin 1 comment »Encyclopedia of Native American Jewelry: A Guide to History, People, and Terms
May 21st, 2010 by admin No comments »
Product Description
This new guide is the first to explore all facets of Native American jewelry–its history, variety, and quality–in one convenient resource. With coverage beginning in the mid-nineteenth century, this resource includes artists, techniques, materials, motifs, and more. The encyclopedia opens with a helpful introductory essay to acquaint the reader with the subject. More than 350 entries and over 80 photos make this new encyclopedia an exceptional value. Encyclopedia of Native American Jewelry: A Guide to History, People, and Terms
Navajo Weaving Way: The Path from Fleece to Rug
May 21st, 2010 by admin 5 comments »
- ISBN13: 9781883010300
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
Navajo Weaving Way is a compilation of Nol Bennett’s earlier, out-of-print books on Navajo rug-weaving traditions: Working with the Wool, Designing with the Wool, and The Weaver’s Pathway. This book augments the information in Bennett’s previous works with all-new chapters on spinning, carding, and dyeing techniques. Illustrations include photographs by John Running of Navajo women carding, spinning, and weaving, along with detailed line drawings depicting specific techniques. Navajo Weaving Way: The Path from Fleece to Rug
History of the Incas
May 21st, 2010 by admin 1 comment »
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The book has no illustrations or index. Purchasers are entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subjects: Indians of South America; Incas; Peru; Niedersächsische Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek Göttingen. Manuscript. Cod. ms. hist. 809; History / Native American; History / Latin America / South America; History / Americas; History / Expeditions History of the Incas
Navajo Chilis Art Poster Print by R. C. Gorman, 31×28
May 20th, 2010 by admin No comments »
- Art Print Title: Navajo Chilis
- Artist: R. C. Gorman
- Size: 31 x 28 inches
Product Description
Navajo Chilis is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for any museum or gallery display. Finding that perfect piece to match your interest and style is easy and within your budget! Navajo Chilis Art Poster Print by R. C. Gorman, 31×28
In Search of History – Lost City of the Incas
May 20th, 2010 by admin 3 comments »Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: DescriptionThe spectacular Incan city of Machu Picchu, high in the Andes Mountains, was long thought to be legendary. Then in 1911, the intrepid explorer Hiram Bingham stumbled upon its remains. But while the walls and chambers have been extensively studied in the years since, the purpose of this ancient site remains unclear. Go to the top of the world to unravel the mysteries of this enigmatic place. See incredible footage of the earliest expeditions to Machu Picchu, and meet the men and women who have dedicated their lives to unearthing its secrets. Wander through the incredible…
Native American Jewelry Turquoise Silver Pendant – PD-0048
May 19th, 2010 by admin No comments »Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: Handmade in the USA by Navajo American Indian TribeStone type: Turquoise Product DescriptionThis Navajo Indian Turquoise Stone Jewelry Silver Pendant is a traditional and fashionable piece of hand made Native American jewelry. This Navajo Indian Pendant features a gorgeous stones of Turquoise. This sensational gathering of gemstones appears on the brilliance of Sterling Silver. This Sterling Silver has been artfully hand cut to create an elegant tear drop design. This Navajo Indian Pendant is 1-3/4″ long and 7/8″ wide. Stamped Sterling. Signed by the Navajo Indian artists initials “WR”. The photo is an excellent representation of the one of a kind…
Navajo Code Talkers
May 19th, 2010 by admin 5 comments »Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: Product DescriptionOn the Pacific front during World War II, strange messages were picked up by American and Japanese forces on land and at sea. The messages were totally unintelligible to everyone except a small select group within the Marine Corps: the Navajo code talkers-a group of Navajos communicating in a code based on the Navajo language. This code, the first unbreakable one in U.S. history, was a key reason that the Allies were able to win in the Pacific. Navajo Code Talkers tells the story of the special group, who proved themselves to be among the…
The Incas
May 19th, 2010 by admin 5 comments »
- ISBN13: 9781405116763
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
The great empire of the Incas at its height encompassed an area of western South America comparable in size to the Roman Empire in Europe. This book describes and explains its extraordinary progress from a remote Andean settlement near Lake Titicaca to its rapid demise six centuries later at the hands of the Spanish conquerors.
- A bold new history by the world’s leading expert on Incan civilization.
- Covers the entire Andean region, five countries and ten million people.
- Heavily illustrated with maps, figures, and photographs.
Dine: A History of the Navajos
May 18th, 2010 by admin 5 comments »Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: ISBN13: 9780826327154Condition: NEWNotes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionThis comprehensive narrative traces the history of the Navajos from their origins to the beginning of the twenty-first century. Based on extensive archival research, traditional accounts, interviews, historic and contemporary photographs, and firsthand observation, it provides a detailed, up-to-date portrait of the Diné past and present that will be essential for scholars, students, and interested general readers, both Navajo and non-Navajo. As Iverson points out, Navajo identity is rooted in the land bordered by the four sacred mountains. At the same time, the Navajos have always…
