Volume 5: American Indian Jewelry I
1,200 Artist Biographies

American Indian Jewelry I serves as a key reference for American Indian jewelry, complemented by American Indian Jewelry II: A-L and American Indian Jewelry III: M-Z, forming a comprehensive three-volume set featuring over 5,000 biographies of American Indian artists.

 

This volume highlights more than 1,200 jewelers from various tribes over the last two centuries, accompanied by over 2,000 photographs. Developed in collaboration with Indian artists, the book gathers information through artist surveys, archival research, and personal interviews across 25 categories, such as tribe, clan, active years, jewelry type, lifespan, family ties, education, teachers, students, awards, exhibitions, collections, forms, techniques, materials, favorite designs, and publications. Websites and email are included when available, and many artists provided personal statements sharing their passion for creating art.