This section contains some of the books and other reference materials that I have found particularly useful in my efforts to accurately describe items and provide information about the Native American Indian cultures.
Jewelry
A Guide to Indian Jewelry by Georgianna K Simpson
American Indian Jewelry II: A-L by Gregory Schaaf
American Indian Jewelry III: M-Z by Gregory Schaaf
Encyclopedia of Native American Jewelry by Paula Baxter
Fred Harvey Jewelry 1900-1955 by Dennis June
Hallmarks of the Southwest by Barton Wright
Indian Silver Jewelry of the Southwest 1868-1930 by Larry Frank
Indian Jewelry of the American Southwest by William A. Turnbaugh
Indian Jewelry of the Prehistoric Southwest by Jerry Jacka/ Nacy Hammack
Kachinas and Ceremonial Dancers in Zuni Jewelry by Toshio Sei
Knifewing and Rainbow Man in Zuni Jewelry by Toshio Sei
Native American and SW Silver Hallmarks- 1st Ed. by Billie Hougart
Native American and SW Silver Hallmarks- 3rd Ed. by Billie Hougart
Native American Bolo Ties by Diane F. Pardue
Non-Figural Designs in Zuni Jewelry by Toshio Sei
Reassessing Hallmarks by Messier and Messier
Southwest Silver Jewelry by Paula Baxter
Southwestern Indian Bracelets The Essential Cuff by Paula Baxter
The Navajo and Pueblo Silversmiths by John Adair
Turquoise by Lowry and Lowry
Turquoise Jewelry-revised 4th edition by Nancy N. Schiffer
Turquoise –The Gem of the Centuries by Oscar Branson
Zuni The Art and the People Vol I, II, and III by Ed and Barbara Bell
Textiles
American Indian Textiles 2000 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf
JB Moore United States Licensed Indian Trader by J.B. Moore
Navajo Weaving Three Centuries of Change by Kate Peck Kent
Rugs and Posts by H. L. James
Saddle Up Navajo Saddle Blankets by Mark Winter
The Master Weavers by Mark Winter
Baskets
Indian Baskets of the Southwest by Clara Lee Tanner
The Papago Indians and Their Basketry by Terry DeWald
Traditions in Transition by Barbara Mauldin
The Papago Indians and Their Basketry by Terry DeWald
Traditions in Transition by Barbara Mauldin
Artists
Biographical Directory of Native American Painters by Patrick D. Lester
Life and Art of Jerome Tiger by Peggy Tiger and Molly Babcock
Lucy Lewis American Indian Potter by Susan Peterson
Margaret Tafoya by Maru Ellen and Laurence Blair
Maria (revised and expanded edition) by Richard L. Spivy
Maria : The Potter of San Ildefonso by Alice Marriott
Maria Making Pottery by Hazel Hyde
The Living Tradition of Maria Martinez by Susan Peterson
Pottery
American Indian Pottery 2nd Edition by John W. Barry
An Illustrated Guide to Pueblo Indian Pottery 1900-1975 by Ann P Schlager
Anasazi Pottery by Robert and Florence Lister
Art of the Ancient Caddo by Jack Bonds
Fourteen Families in Pueblo Pottery by Rick Dillingham
Generations in Clay by Alfred E. Dittert, Jr. and Fred Plog
Hero, Hawk and Open Hand by Richard Townsend
Historic Pottery of the Pueblo Indians 1600-1880 by Larry Frank/Francis Harlow
Historic Pottery of the Pueblo Indians 1600-1880 by Larry Frank/Francis Harlow
Indian Pottery by Toni Roller of Santa Clara
Miniature Arts of the Southwest by Nancy Schiffer
Pueblo Indian Pottery 750 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf
Pueblo Stories and Storytellers by Mark Bahti
Santa Clara Pottery Today by Betty Le Free
Seven Families in Pueblo Pottery by Maxwell Museum of Anthropology
Southern Pueblo Pottery 2000 Artist Biographies by Gregory Schaaf
Southwestern Pottery Anasazi to Zuni by Allan Hayes/John Blom
Southwestern Pottery Anasazi to Zuni 2 Ed by Alan Hayes/John Blom
Sun Circles and Human Hands by Michelle F. Leech
Talking With Clay Art of the Pueblo Pottery in the 21st Cent. by Stephen Trimble
Talking with Clay The Art of Pueblo Pottery by Stephen Trimble
Talking with Clay The Art of Pueblo Pottery in the 21st Century by Stephen Trimble
The Pottery of Zuni Pueblo by Lanham/Harlow
The Pueblo Storyteller by Barbara Babcock
Fetish Carvings
Zuni Fetishes and Carvings by Kent McManis
Fine Art
100 Years of Native American Painting by Oklahoma Museum of Art
Contemporary Southern Plains Indian Painting Catalog by Oklahoma Indian Arts and Crafts Enterprise
Council of Rainmakers (pictures/addresses) by David Dawangyumptewa
Hillerman Country by Tony Hillerman/Barney Hillerman
Indian Skin Paintings from the American Southwest by Gottfried Hotz
New Mexico by David Muench (pic) Tony Hillerman (text)
Peter Hurd Sketch Book by Peter Hurd
Southwest Indian Painting by Clara Lee Tanner
Taos: A Painter’s Dream by Patricia Janis Broder