Project Gutenberg 2005-12-10 Public domain in the USA. 121 Matthews, Washington 1843 1905 Matthews, W. (Washington) Navajo Silversmiths Second Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1880-1881, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1883, pages 167-178 Produced 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) "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.) Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Navajo art Silverwork E011 Text Art Anthropology Native America Category: Art Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 60288 2025-07-07T10:41:29.855658 text/html 56056 2020-12-13T10:51:49 text/html 305306 2025-07-07T10:41:34.988601 application/epub+zip 303716 2025-07-07T10:41:32.713635 application/epub+zip 82611 2025-07-07T10:41:31.635698 application/epub+zip 428370 2025-07-07T10:41:36.605623 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 418177 2025-07-07T10:41:34.321612 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 84492 2022-09-08T10:14:45.726897 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 46567 2025-07-07T10:41:29.572642 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 46541 2020-12-13T10:51:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 46532 2020-12-13T10:51:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22361 2025-07-07T10:41:36.766627 application/rdf+xml 16194 2025-07-07T10:41:32.122627 image/jpeg 3972 2025-07-07T10:41:31.879638 image/jpeg 17596 2020-12-13T10:51:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 215201 2020-12-13T10:51:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 17573 2020-12-13T10:51:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 304005 2025-07-07T10:41:29.874682 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia