TAKU WAKAN. The Ernest Erickson Collection of North American Indian Art in the National Museum of Finland
by Pirjo Varjola and Simo Hankaniemi
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Finland 1995. The artistry and technical genius of Native Americans is apparent in this collection of exquisitely crafted North American Indian art assembled by connoisseur Ernest Erickson and donated to the National Museum of Finland. Most North American Indian cultures are represented, but most comprehensively from the Great Plains, with dozens of objects embellished with painted decorations, bead embroidery, and quillwork, all in excellent condition. This book presents the entire collection, with the objects arranged by cultural area. Included are exceptional photographs and descriptions of textiles, baskets, tools and utensils, masks, beadwork, paintings, costumes, drums, and jewelry, as well as photographs of regional inhabitants and scenery. A collection not to be missed!, Finnish/ English, Year1995, Illust. B/W28, Illust. Color202, ISBN 9519075828, Code 2410. Hardbound, In Pristine Condition, Bibl. Pages 206, Size 11 1/2x 8 1/2
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- ART CONSULTING : SCANDINAVIA, Books on Art & Architecture (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- TAKU WAKAN. The Ernest Erickson Collection of North American Indian Art in the National Museum of Finland
- Author
- Pirjo Varjola and Simo Hankaniemi
- Book Condition
- Used
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- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 9519075828
- ISBN 13
- 9789519075822
- Publisher
- Museovirasto
- Place of Publication
- Finland 1995
- This edition first published
- 1995-01
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ART CONSULTING: SCANDINAVIA, Books on Art & Architecture since 1986 is a mail order company, which imports and distributes books mainly on art, architecture, design including textiles, ceramics, glass, interior design, furniture design etc. in addition to photography but also in a more limited fashion history, literature, archeology, anthropology, children's books, cook books and more.