Seller: Moraine Books, Ruovesi, Finland
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Explore the rich tradition of Mapuche silverwork through a visually striking and culturally insightful publication. This richly illustrated book presents Mapuche platería (silver jewelry and objects), highlighting their forms, symbolism, and role within Mapuche culture. The content is supported by detailed photographic material by Juan Carlos Gedda O., bringing the craftsmanship and visual beauty of the pieces to life. Authored by Raúl Morris von Bennewitz, a Chilean researcher known for his work on Mapuche heritage, the book reflects years of study and documentation of these traditional objects and their cultural meaning. Text in Spanish. 95 pp. Black hardcover with no dust jacket and no illustrated cover. The inside of the front cover has a previous owner's ex libris. Seller Inventory # 7848
Seller: Black Dog Books, Emerson, NJ, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Light wear Dj. 1st Edition. A very attractive copy, well illustrated with color photos of the silver work and the indigenous people wearing and using it. Book. Seller Inventory # 021855