Spirit of Siberia: Traditional Native Life, Clothing and Footwear by Oakes, J.; Riewe, Rick - 1998

Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian, 1998. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Good/Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Minor edge and corner wear to the dj; lightly scuffed and scratched; corners are gently bumped and rubbed; some light shelf wear; ex-library with the usual library markings; overall a nice used copy! Gray boards with silver lettering on the spine. 215 informative and historical pages nicely enhanced by black and white and full-color photographs and illustrations! "In this richly illustrated volume, Jill Oakes and Rick Riewe detail how indigenous peoples of Siberia make, wear, and interpret the meaning of their traditional clothing. Drawing on extensive research and their travels across northern Asia, the authors document the intricate designs executed in fur, embroidery, beads, paint, and dye that adorn indigenous apparel, from everyday parkas and boots to shaman's robes. They also record the complex belief systems that inform nearly every aspect of a garment's… Read More

Smithsonian Institution Press, 1998. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Smithsonian Books. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Brand: Smithsonian, 1998-10-17. First Edition. hardcover. Used: Good.

Washington DC: Smithsonian, 1998. Hardcover. Fine/Fine Dust Jacket. (8)215pp. References. Index. Color photos. Drawings. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall

Smithsonian, 1998-10-17. Hardcover. Very Good. 11x9x1. hardcover with dust jacket, tight, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, corners bumped, sticker on flyleaf, packaged in cardboard box for shipment, tracking on U.S. orders

Washington: Smithsonian Institution Press, 1998. viii, 215p., colored and b/w illujs., quarto format, dj.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Smithsonian, 1998-10-17. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!