02512cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000370011524501950015226400510034730000470039833600260044533700260047133800360049750000310053350802790056452012490084353400450209265300150213765300150215285600430216717275UtSlPG20260610133414.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE0111 aMatthews, Washington,d1843-190510aNavajo Silversmiths :bSecond Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1880-1881, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1883, pages 167-178 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-12-10  aProduced by Verity White, PM for Bureau of American
Ethnology and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale
de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)  a"Navajo Silversmiths" by Washington Matthews is an ethnographic study written in the late 19th century. This scholarly work explores the art of silversmithing among the Navajo Indians, detailing the techniques, tools, and cultural significance of their craftsmanship. The book provides insight into the historical context and evolution of this art form, suggesting that it may have developed independently or with influences from neighboring cultures.  The book delves into the practical aspects of Navajo silversmithing, describing the basic tools and materials utilized, such as forges, bellows, crucibles, and molds. Matthews highlights the processes involved in creating various silver objects, from simple buttons to intricate jewelry, showcasing the skill and creativity of Navajo artisans. The narrative includes detailed observations of smiths at work, illustrating their methods of soldering, polishing, and ornamentation. Additionally, it discusses the cultural significance of their designs, which often reflect individual expression and community identity. Through Matthews' portrayal, readers gain a deeper appreciation for the artistic and cultural contributions of the Navajo people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aNavajo art  aSilverwork40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17275