Kachinas of the Zuni [SOLD]

Kachinas of the Zuni

by Barton Wright

Original Paintings by Duane Dishta

Foreword by Patrick T. Houlihan, Director, Southwest Museum

Published by Northland Press, Flagstaff

Hardcover with jacket, first edition 1985, 151 pages, full color illustrations

Condition: excellent condition with minor tears to paper slipcover. Inscribed by the author to the previous owners on the title page.

From the Foreword

“In this publication, Barton Wright explores the importance of the Zuni Kachina Cult through the paintings of Zuni artist Duane Dishta.  To the extent possible, Wright identifies those Zuni Kachinas that are borrowed from neighboring pueblos and what, if any, stylistic variations distinguish Dishta’s pictures from other known illustrations of a particular kachina.  The noted stylistic variations are an affirmation of historical change in the portrayal and perception of kachinas.”