Robes of Splendor: Native North American Painted Buffalo Hides Paperback

Robes of Splendor: Native North American Painted Buffalo Hides Paperback by George P. Horse Capture (Author), Anne Vitart (Author), Michel Waldberg (Author), W. Richard West (Author), Daniel Ponsard (Photographer) For centuries, ornamental robes made of buffalo hide and fur were painted with intricate figures and scenes by artists of the various Native American nations. A great number of these robes were brought to France in the 18th century, many of which are now housed in the extraordinary collection of the Musée de l'Homme in Paris. This volume, illustrated with more than a hundred color plates, presents a gallery of the hides with commentary by George P. Horse Capture, who also contributes an illustrated essay on the craft and history of buffalo hide painting. Three experts on Native American art provide introductory and historical essays. Condition - Cover is edge-worn, has creases, folded corners, sticker residue, a piece of the back cover surface has peeled off, scuff and scratch marks. - Previous owner's address label on front flyleaf - Pages have faint crease mark on top right corner - Other pages appear to have no writing, highlighting, stains, rips, or missing pages Product details Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Press; Revised ed. edition (Sept. 1 1995) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1565841174 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1565841178 Item weight ‏ : ‎ 386 g Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 22 x 0.81 x 23.9 cm