Published for devotees of the cowboy and the West, American Cowboy covers all aspects of the Western lifestyle, delivering the best in entertainment, personalities, travel, rodeo action, human interest, art, poetry, fashion, food, horsemanship, history, and every other facet of Western culture. With stunning photography and you-are-there reportage, American Cowboy immerses readers in the cowboy life and the magic that is the great American West.

Bead embroidery created by the Indigenous peoples of the Columbia River Plateau region of the Pacific Northwest is poorly understood and underappreciated by academia and most aficionados of Indigenous North American art. As a result, the genesis of the three main Plateau beadwork traditions--geometric, floral, and pictorial--is often assigned to outside influences. Historic geometric designs are thought to reproduce the work of Plains-dwelling Crow (Apsáalooke) people. Plateau beadwork with floral motifs is believed to draw its inspiration from decorative items created and worn by Woodlands and Great Lakes people who were employed in the 19th-century Columbia River fur trade. Plateau pictorial beadwork is often considered kitsch or folk art, and many casual observers believe that it was generally made for sale to outsiders. All three assumptions are incorrect.During a lifetime collecting Plateau floral and pictorial beadwork, Walla Walla, Washington, resident Fred L. Mitchell has amassed the premier collection of that material. Over time, he has sought to "trade up" and acquire objects that be believes have maximum visual appeal. His collection has become noteworthy not just because of its size, but also because of its quality and diverse subject matter. This text provides an overview of his encyclopedic collection and it is a basic reference tool for readers who are interested in the interior Pacific Northwest and its history and in Indigenous beadwork as an art form.

An introduction to the history, culture, and people of the many Indian tribes that inhabited the region of the present states of Utah and Nevada and the mountainous area of the northwest United States and southern British Columbia in Canada.

Reports for 1980-19 also include the Annual report of the National Council on the Arts.

Written by world-renowned expert Judith Miller and compiled by ex-Sotheby's specialist Mark Hill, this full-color, specially photographed, catalogue-style collectibles price guideQthe only of its kindQenables anyone to identify and value over 5,000 classic and kitsch collectibles quickly and easily. Perfect for garage sales or the Internet, this guide covers Americana to folk art. 0-7566-0523-7$25.00 / DK Publishing, Inc.

Presents eighty photos of Umatilla, Walla Walla, and Cayuse Indians from the Columbia River Plateau taken by Major Moorhouse, an Indian agent and amateur photographer who served the Pacific Northwest territory. Simultaneous.

Authentic American Indian-made clothing, containers, weapons, horse gear, pottery, textiles, and jewelry is presented visually through photographs and in a detailed text identifying the origins, materials, uses, and value on today's market. A separate bead glossary provides information on beadwork styles, bead colors, and bead sizes.