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Turquoise Unearthed

By Lowry, Joe Dan

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Turquoise Unearthed

By Lowry, Joe Dan

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In the American Southwest, turquoise is a highly prized gemstone with great cultural significance. Author Joe Dan Lowry is recognized worldwide as a leading expert on the subject, and Turquoise Unearthed: An Illustrated Guide is the definitive resource for rock hounds and serious collectors alike. Lowry describes the fascinating history of turquoise mining in the American Southwest and reveals the astonishing variety of colors and forms that make this a gemstone like no other. Among Native American peoples of the Southwest, turquoise is especially prized, with blue stones symbolizing "Father Sky" and greener ones evoking "Mother Earth." This lavishly illustrated volume also features some of the finest examples of antique and contemporary Southwest Indian turquoise jewelry.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
80
Release Date:
2002-10-15
Publication Date:
2002-11-01
Publisher:
Rio Nuevo Publishers
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1887896333
ISBN13:
9781887896337
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
195 g
Height:
153 cm
Width:
232 cm
Thickness:
6 cm
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