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The Gift of Birds: Featherworking of Native South American Peoples

by Reina, Ruben E. | HC | Good
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Condition
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Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780924171116
Book Title
Gift of Birds : Featherworking of Native South American Peoples
Book Series
Museum Monograph Ser.
Item Length
12 in
Publisher
University Museum Publications
Publication Year
1991
Type
Textbook
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Author
Kenneth M. Kensinger
Genre
Nature, Social Science
Topic
Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Animals / Birds
Item Width
9 in
Item Weight
17 Oz
Number of Pages
288 Pages

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Presenting 10 essays by experts in the fields of anthropology, ethnography, and ornithology on the native peoples of South America and their use of birds, this volume offers a fascinating view into the lives and customs of some of the indigenous peoples living in the rainforest and coastal areas of Brazil and Peru. This book includes color photographs of South American natives in festival and ritual celebrations and everyday activities, along with spectacular objects of featherwork, textiles, and pottery. Contributors: Ruben E. Reina, Kenneth M. Kensinger, Kay L. Candler, Virginia Greene, Elizabeth Netto Calil Zarur, Catherine V. Howard, Patricia J. Lyon, Jon F. Pressman, Peter T. Turst, and Mark Robbins.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
University Museum Publications
ISBN-10
0924171111
ISBN-13
9780924171116
eBay Product ID (ePID)
400708

Product Key Features

Author
Kenneth M. Kensinger
Book Title
Gift of Birds : Featherworking of Native South American Peoples
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Animals / Birds
Book Series
Museum Monograph Ser.
Publication Year
1991
Type
Textbook
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Social Science
Number of Pages
288 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
12 in
Item Width
9 in
Item Weight
17 Oz

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
College Audience
Series Volume Number
75
Reviews
For readers interested in the diversity of human culture, this well produced book privides a fascinating look at the Indians of South America., "For readers interested in the diversity of human culture, this well produced book privides a fascinating look at the Indians of South America."-- Small Press Magazine
Copyright Date
1991

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Perfect book!