Beads and beadwork of the American Indians Second edition

From its initial appearance in 1929, Beads and Beadwork of the American Indians has become a classic reference book on the subject. Not only is it a technological study-in-depth; it also considers in greater detail than any other similar work the history, use, and distribution of New World beadwork art from prehistoric to modern times."

"Native Americann artists are among the most skilled practitioners of beadwork,, and this classic study based on the extensive collections in the Heye Foundation's variety of beadwork methods and their spectacular results."

"A much admired genre of folk art, beadwork appears on not only clothing and other forms of personal adornment but also on ceremonial and everyday objects. The ample illustrations in this survey include photographs of decorated items: baskets and bowls, necklaces, robes, cradles, and other items, richly embellished in beads made from gold and precious stones, shells, and bone. In addition, numerous figures depict details of the stitchery techniques."