Spirit in the Stone: A Handbook of Southwest Indian Animal Carvings and Beliefs (Sold)

"This easy-to-use guide contains good information as well as beautiful color photos of contemporary examples of the small carvings. The book is organized in four parts: the role of these carvings to the various Southwestern tribal groups, explanations of the significance of the various animals, a discussion of other carved figures and objects, and materials employed. This is an attractive guide, with nice, silhouetted reproductions that do justice to the beautiful carvings. This is a good reference, certain to find its way to collectors' bookshelves.