Pueblos of the Rio Grande: A Visitor's Guide

By Daniel Gibson

Book Overview

Pueblos of the Rio Grande is an authoritative and colorful travelers guide to the nineteen venerable pueblos of New Mexico. Written in consultation with pueblo community elders, this book celebrates the cultural diversity and enduring values of Acoma, Cochiti, Isleta, Jemez, Laguna, Namb, Picuris, Pojoaque, Taos, Tesuque, San Felipe, San Ildefonso, San Juan, Sandia, Santa Ana, Santa Clara, Santa Domingo, Zia, and Zuni. Cultural identity and artistry are vividly expressed by skilled Pueblo potters, silversmiths, fetish carvers, basket makers, and painters, whose finest works are highly sought-after by discerning art buyers worldwide. Daniel Gibson provides first-time visitors and experienced Indian art collectors alike with a wealth of trip-planning information, including the arts and crafts traditions distinct to each pueblo, annual celebrations open to the public, proper etiquette and attire, and photography restrictions.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1887896260
• ISBN13: 9781887896269
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Rio Nuevo Publishers
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

Pueblos of the Rio Grande

If you plan to travel in the Santa Fe/Taos/ Albuquerque area and want to see the Pueblos, this is a must. It is concise but complete. Each Pueblo is described and history given. You'll even know how to pronounce the names properly. such as Cochiti or Acoma.You'll know where to buy pottery, jewelry or art work.See the beautiful Southwest.