For centuries, ornamental robes made of buffalo hide and fur were painted with intricate figures and scenes by artists of the various Native American nations. A great number of these robes were brought to France in the 18th century, many of which are now housed in the extraordinary collection of the Musee de l'Homme in Paris.
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For centuries, ornamental robes made of buffalo hide and fur were painted with intricate figures and scenes by artists of the various Native American nations. A great number of these robes were brought to France in the 18th century, many of which are now housed in the extraordinary collection of the Musee de l'Homme in Paris.
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Add this copy of Robes of Splendor: Native American Painted Buffalo to cart. $12.00, like new condition, Sold by JHRC / GHG rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Syracuse, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by New Press.
Add this copy of Robes of Splendor: Native American Painted Buffalo to cart. $14.99, good condition, Sold by Zoom Books East rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Glendale Heights, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by New Pr.
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Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include From the library of labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys dvds etc. We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
Add this copy of Robes of Splendor: Native North American Painted to cart. $15.00, very good condition, Sold by Argosy Book Store rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from New York, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by New Press.
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Very good(+) Color illustrations throughout. 143 pages. Small square 4to, glossy pictorial wrappers. New York: The New Press, (1993). First American edition. One tear on front cover, otherwise a fine copy. Photographs of the Hides by Daniel Ponsard.
Add this copy of Robes of Splendor: Native American Painted Buffalo to cart. $16.50, very good condition, Sold by Orrin Schwab - BOOKS rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Providence, UT, UNITED STATES, published 1994 by New Pr.
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Very Good-in Good+ dust jacket. 1565841166. Light wear to the spine edges and corners. The dust jacket has some chips and tears to the edges.; 9 X 0.75 X 9.75 inches; 168 pages.
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Used-Very Good. This is the first U.S. publication of an extraordinary collection of native American art, unknown to contemporary American audiences. For centuries, ornamental robes made of buffalo hide were painted by artists of the various Indian nations. Brought back to the French kings in the eighteenth century, the robes represented here are now housed in the Musee de l'Homme in Paris, and together they make a stunning tribute to a bygone art form. These robes, spectacularly executed and perfectly conserved, offer an incomparable pictographic representation of early native American life. As George P. Horse Capture observes in his essay on the craft and history of buffalo hide painting, we see the largely symbolic, complex geometric patterns painted by women contrasted with the more realistic, narrative scenes painted by men, depicting battles and dances. Both kinds of design played an important role in native American society as messages for tribe members, as well as for their visitors, and both share a powerful visual appeal. With introductory and historical essays by three leading experts on native American art, a preface by W. Richard West, Jr., the director of the National Museum of the American Indian, and over a hundred photographs of the hides, this splendid volume is sure to be a treasure in any collection. Book is slightly bowed. Binding is tight no interior marks.
Add this copy of Robes of Splendor: Native American Painted Buffalo to cart. $26.95, very good condition, Sold by Title Wave Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Albuquerque, NM, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by New Press, The.
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Add this copy of Robes of Splendor: Native American Painted Buffalo to cart. $33.50, like new condition, Sold by Gene W. Baade Books on West rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Renton, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by New Press.
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As New in As New jacket. 1st printing. 4to cloth. 141pp. Illus. Bibliography. "With contributions by George P. Horse Capture, Anne Vitart, Michel Waldberg, and W. Richard West, Jr." A splendid, informative, well-illustrated book on glossy paper and quality cloth binding. Fine, like new in dj.
Add this copy of Robes of Splendor: Native American Painted Buffalo to cart. $39.78, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by New Press, The.
Add this copy of Robes of Splendor: Native North American Painted to cart. $47.00, like new condition, Sold by Brian Bauld (B-Line Books) rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Amherst, NS, CANADA, published 1993 by W W Norton.
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Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1565841166. Stiff clean book, about new but for blindstamp of previous owner to lower title page, and inventory tick to top edge. In glossy dust jacket.; 9.5 X 8.8 X 1.0 inches; 168 pages.
