All that Glitters: The Emergence of Native American Micaceous Art Pottery in Northern New Mexico

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School of American Research Press, 1999 - Art - 199 pages
"In this illustrated volume, anthropologist Duane Anderson presents the first comprehensive study of micaceous pottery in New Mexico and explores its current transition from a traditional culinary ware to an exciting contemporary art form." "He also traces the history and prehistory of micaceous pottery making in the Southwest, describes pottery-making techniques, and explores the development of micaceous ware as a fine art. The volume includes a complete illustrated catalog of the micaceous pottery collection of SAR's Indian Arts Research Center, a comprehensive survey of Southwestern micaceous ceramics in museums worldwide, and a roster of micaceous potters practicing in northern New Mexico today."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Duane Anderson is vice president of the School of American Research and director of SAR's Indian Arts Research Center.

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