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Charles Loloma Hopi Jeweler /

Charles Loloma was one of the first Native American jewelers to use gold instead of silver and diamonds and other precious gems in addition to turquoise, coral, and shell. His innovative designs, so sculptural in quality, were internationally acclaimed. And his clients included celebrities, monarchs...

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Corporate Authors: Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase, KAET-TV (Television station : Tempe, Ariz.)
Format: Video
Language:English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2006], c1976.
Series:Native American artists.
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1 streaming video file (30 min.) : sd., col., digital.
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Online Access:Films on Demand - Click here for access
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Summary:Charles Loloma was one of the first Native American jewelers to use gold instead of silver and diamonds and other precious gems in addition to turquoise, coral, and shell. His innovative designs, so sculptural in quality, were internationally acclaimed. And his clients included celebrities, monarchs, and presidents. This program examines the work of Charles Loloma-and how the visionary behind the enchanting jewelry managed to break the barriers that separated Indian traditionalism and mainstream modern art. For him, the art world and the Hopi world were one.
Item Description:Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Oct. 13, 2006.
Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
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Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
Target Audience:
11 & up.
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Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Format:Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Audience:11 & up.
Physical Description:
1 streaming video file (30 min.) : sd., col., digital.
Access:Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.