1931 Introduction to American Indian Art 1st Ed Tribal Arts Catalog Softcover PB
$ 33.79
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1931 Introduction to American Indian Art 1st Ed Tribal Arts Catalog Softcover PB. 🏛️Publisher: The Exposition of Indian Tribal Arts, Inc. 📅Year: 1931. 📖Type: Exhibition catalog / art reference book. 🏷️Edition: First edition. Offered is a scarce 1931 first edition softcover copy of Introduction to American Indian Art, published by The Exposition of Indian Tribal Arts, Inc. in New York. This important early exhibition catalog was created to accompany the first exhibition of American Indian art selected entirely with consideration of aesthetic value. It features essays, illustration listings, and beautiful mounted/tipped-in color plate examples of Native American / American Indian art, including weaving and pottery images shown in the photos. A desirable reference for collectors of Native American art, early 20th-century exhibition catalogs, museum publications, tribal arts, Southwestern art, anthropology, and art history. Item Specifics 📘 Title: Introduction to American Indian Art 📅 Year: 1931 🏛️ Publisher: The Exposition of Indian Tribal Arts, Inc. 📍 Place Published: New York, USA ✍️ Associated Names: Frederick Webb Hodge, Herbert J. Spinden, Oliver La Farge / LaFarge 🎨 Subject: American Indian / Native American art 🖼️ Illustrations: Mounted/tipped-in color plates and black-and-white illustrations 📚 Format: Softcover / pictorial wraps 🏷️ Edition: First edition 📖 Type: Exhibition catalog / art reference book 🇺🇸 Language: English 🧾 Era: Early 20th century / 1930s 🔎 Completeness: Appears substantially complete based on photos; exact page-by-page collation not verified Condition Acceptable to Good antique condition with heavy exterior wear; interior appears cleaner with presentable plates. Additional Details Cover has visible edge wear, chips, staining, creasing, discoloration, spine wear, and tape/repair residue. Corners and edges show age-related loss and handling wear. Interior pages show normal age toning and light wear. Some pages/plates appear clean and attractive from the provided photos. Seller’s Note: Please review all photos carefully for exact condition, contents, edition details, and any signs of age, wear, damage, or previous ownership. Photos are considered part of the description. Keywords 1931 Introduction to American Indian Art, Exposition of Indian Tribal Arts, Native American art book, American Indian art catalog, tribal arts exhibition, first edition art book, Frederick Webb Hodge, Herbert Spinden, Oliver La Farge, John Sloan, Awa Tsireh cover art, Southwestern art, Pueblo pottery, Navajo weaving, tipped in plates, antique art catalog, museum exhibition catalog, Native American collectibles, Indigenous art reference, early 20th century art book
