Splendid Heritage: Perspectives on American Indian Art

By John Warnock and Marva Warnock

Book Overview

The Splendid Heritage catalog of American Indian artifacts represents the commitment of American collectors to share the beauty and significance of hundreds of ethnographic treasures with a worldwide audience. Originally exhibited as the Akicita Collection at the Southwest Museum and as Splendid Heritage at the Wheelwright and Eiteljorg Museums, the expanded collection of artifacts was on display at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts from February 10, 2009 to January 3, 2010. This catalog became a reality through the thoughtful, collaborative efforts of John and Marva Warnock and several collectors of rare and unusual artifacts, the majority of which were produced by Plains and Eastern Woodlands cultures. Their passionate respect and attention to detail is reflected in descriptions and provenance for every artifact, presented in magnificent full-page color images and accompanied by essays from internationally recognized scholars and curators. The contributors celebrate the artifacts not merely for their singular qualities as fine art, but also for their significance in the religious and political lives of their original owners.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874809606
• ISBN13: 9780874809602
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: John & Marva Warnoc
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 3.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 11.0" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

native american history by tribe through their art and craftsmanship

From the minute you open the book, your reminded of its' quality. The raised cover, the binding, and excellent paper. This is one of the best compulations of indian arts with narritve, and the visuals of each tribes vivid designs and colors using all sorts of mediums to accent their histories. What is said about using everything, wasting nothing is finely represented in this visual wonderland. This book, which in itself a work of art is very hard to put down. I strongly urge American history buffs, art lovers, and wanderors through indian lore to get this one. This is a "Five Star book"