We would like to recommend the books below to further your understanding and appreciation of Turquoise, Turquoise Jewelry, Indian Jewelry, Zuni Fetishism, the Zuni Carvers and the Zuni People in General. Most of these books can be ordered through www.amazon.com. We do not carry these books ourselves. This list is only a bare-bones beginning of some of the books available out there, we hope to add more selections that we find of interest in the future.

"TURQUOISE TRAIL: Native American Jewelry and Culture of the Southwest"
Written by Carol Karasik, Jeffrey Jay Foxx (Photographer) Hardcover - 215 pages (October 1993) Harry N Abrams; Amazon: $39.60. This collection of 146 stunning color plates shows turquoise in the context in which it is worn and used today. Images depict Native American rituals, daily life, pow-wows, rodeos, portraits, and the landscape and ruins of the Southwest, as well as some of the finest pieces made in the last 50 years.
"Allure of Turquoise"
by Mark Nohl (Editor), Marc Simmons, David Gomez, Jon Bowman, ri McCord, Arnold Vigil (Editor), Gregory T. Smith (Illustrator), Bette Brodsky (Illustrator) $14.95 Paperback - 79 pages (July 1996) New Mexico Magazine Amazon: $13.45. When the New Mexico Legislature adopted turquoise as the state gem in 1967, it officially acknowledged the importance of "the sky blue stone" in the culture and history of the Southwest. This useful book offers a variety of information about the crown jewel of New Mexico. Nine New Mexico authors provide the geology and mining history of turquoise and discuss its use and significance to Native Americans. The reader will find an amazing variety of turquoise lore in essays on the Turquoise Museum, the Turquoise Trail, and the Turquoise Room on the Santa Fe Super Chief as well as helpful accounts of turquoise values how to recognize gem quality stones and old pawn and a fascinating essay on the affinity of ants for turquoise.
"Collecting Authentic Indian Arts and Crafts"
Traditional Work of the Southwest by Indian Arts and Crafts Association IACA, Martin Iacampo Paperback - 112 pages (June 1999) $15.95 This book is an useful and invaluable resource for both collectors and dealers of Native American art forms. Focusing on the traditional works of the Southwest, such as silver jewelry, beadwork, quillwork, pottery, rugs, baskets, fetish carvings, and katsina dolls, collectors are offered guidelines to help them identify quality in contemporary Indian art, distinguish what dealers are reputable and which are not; learn how to recognize fraudulent work and know what to do if non-authentic merchandise is purchased; and learn more through recommended reading lists Indian artists and art experts explain not only the dynamic history and technical process of their crafts, but also present personal views into their creative worlds. Beautiful, colored photographs highlight the intricate details of each craft.
"Zuni Jewelry"
by Theda Bassman, Michael Bassman, Paperback $12.95 This newly revised book presents the beautiful jewelry of the prolific Zuni Indians of New Mexico who are known the world over for their distinctive designs. From stone shell, inlay and silver, Zuni craftsmen have developed jewelry forms begun 125 years ago. 90 brilliant color photographs present hundreds of carefully chosen jewelry forms with a brand new price guide to tempt and delight collectors all over Europe and America. The modern artists are identified and credited with the skillful techniques which produce such exquisite jewelry.
"Indian Silver Jewelry of the Southwest, 1868-1930"
Written by Larry Frank, Millard J. II Holbrook Paperback (March 1997) Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.; $19.95 This splendidly illustrated volume celebrates the historic silver and turquoise jewelry of the Navajo and Pueblo Indians. A classic, it presents over 300 superb objects that are usually hidden from view in museum storerooms and private collections across the United States. Larry Frank discusses the history of this jewelry from 1868, when the Navajos were restored to their homeland, to 1930, when tourist demand and mass production ended the innovative first phase of the craft. Indian Silver Jewelry contains 253 close-up photographs, 52 of them in color, of conchas, necklaces, bracelets, rings, hair ornaments, bridles, and other pieces as well as rare photographs of Indians wearing jewelry. The detailed captions invite the readers to look, compare, and discover for themselves the extraordinary beauty and vitality of Southwest Indian silver jewelry.
"Jewelry by Southwest American Indians : Evolving Designs"
Written by Nancy Schiffer, Hardcover (March 1997) Schiffer Publishing, Amazon $59.95 The fascinating evolution of jewelry designs by Indian artist of the American Southwest is documented in this exciting new book. Over 100 years of changing economic and cultural influences have been decisive for the designs of this jewelry. Some Traditional-style jewelry continues to be made today as it has been for centuries, while other forms date themselves to narrow ranges when certain materials, techniques, markets, and popularity influenced their designs. The concise yet highly informative text is joined with over 450 captioned, glorious color photographs of this exciting jewelry. From silver, shell, and turquoise to gold, diamonds and other exotic materials, the revolution in Southwest Indian jewelry is visually captured here.