Kiva Mural Decorations at Awatovi and Kawaika-a: With a Survey of Other Wall Paintings in the Pueblo Southwest

The book is in good condition, with wear visible on the cover edges and corners. The pages are intact and free from inscriptions or library markings. The binding remains strong, and the interior pages are clean, showcasing the serigraph plates in excellent detail.

"Kiva Mural Decorations at Awatovi and Kawaika-a: With a Survey of Other Wall Paintings in the Pueblo Southwest" by Watson Smith is a significant contribution to the study of Pueblo art and archaeology. Published in 1952 by the Peabody Museum of American Archaeology and Ethnology, Harvard University, this volume is part of their esteemed series. This book features nine plates in serigraph by Louie Ewing, offering a detailed visual complement to the scholarly text. It explores the rich mural traditions of Awatovi and Kawaika-a, providing valuable insights into the cultural and artistic practices of the Pueblo Southwest. The book is printed in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is a key resource for researchers and enthusiasts of Native American art and history. The physical condition of the book is good, with some wear on the cover, typical for its age.