> Does anyone know of any good references on Native art forms? I'm interested
> in the politics and power involved in creating and presenting art forms, as
> well as art as a cross-cultural communication mechanism. Any assistance
> provided would be greatly appreciated.
Tessie Naranjo, Ph.D., from Santa Clare Pueblo, New Mexico, has written
a beautiful and sensitive dissertation on how the commercialization of
Pueblo pottery has impacted its traditional significance and mode of
creation. She received her Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico,
Albuquerque, so her dissertation should be available through the
library there. Is that the type of info you are seeking? Peace.