Masterpieces of American Indian Art: From the Eugene and Clare Thaw Collection
- ISBN-10
- 0810926288
- ISBN-13
- 9780810926288
- Category
- Art / Indigenous Art of the Americas
- Pages
- 96
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1995
- Publisher
- H.N. Abrams
- Author
- Gilbert Tapley Vincent
Description
Eugene and Clare Thaw's outstanding collection of Native American art includes superb objects from nearly all the important American tribes. This book, the first on the Thaw Collection, presents 100 of its finest works, ranging from Northwest Coast masks to Southwestern pueblo pottery to Plains and Woodland Indian headdresses, peace pipes, and shields. 100 color photos.
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