Book: Featherwork of Native South American Peoples

"The Gift of Birds: Featherwork of Native South American Peoples"

Edited by Ruben E.Reina & Kenneth M. Kensinger.
Published by the University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania in 1991.

"The brilliant feathers of South American birds have long played an important part in the traditional accoutrements of native peoples there, particularly in festive and ritual garments. The ten essays in this book, illustrated with color and black and white photos, maps, and drawings, present these striking objects as more than simply beautiful, describing how they were imbued with substantial meaning by their creators. And while some of this rich heritage has survived to present-day native culture, it is as endangered as the birds themselves by the destruction of their natural habitat”.

Softcover. 9”x12”, 137 pages, color and black & white illustrations.

In fine, new condition.

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