Bidspirit auction | A Collection of Books and

A Collection of Books and Catalogs Relating to Native American Crafts, Lithic Art, and Outdoor Skills - A collection of softcover and hardcover publications primarily focused on Native American craft techniques, lithic art, and vintage outdoor supplies. A primary highlight is a copy of Masterpieces of Modern Lithic Art (Volume 1, 2014), which contains ink signatures from artists Roy Miller and Dan Theis, both dated 2017. The lot also includes American Knives: The First History and Collectors Guide by Harold L. Peterson, published by Charles Scribners Sons in 1958. Instructional and reference titles include Guide to Indian Quillworking by Christy Ann Hensler (Hancock House Publishers, 1992), The Technique of Porcupine Quill Decoration Among the North American Indians by William C. Orchard (Eagles View Publishing, 1984), Flintknapping: The Art of Making Stone Tools by Paul Hellweg (Canyon Publishing Co., 1984), and How to Scrimshaw and Carve Ivory by Blackie and Michael Collins (Knife World Books, 1978). Archaeological interest is represented by Paleo Points: An Illustrated Chronology of Projectile Points, Volume One by G. Bradford (Caddo Trading Co., Inc., 1989). The collection is completed by vintage commercial ephemera, including Hawbakers General Trapping Supply Catalog for the 1980-81 season and the Necina Fur Co. Trapping Supply Catalog for the 1981 season.