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	La Artesanía en Sinaloa. Serie / Rescate y Divulgación Sinaloa, Gobierno del Estado de Sinaloa, 1980, 88p b/w and color plates, map, cat., color pict. wrps. 21x27cm Good survey of folkart of the region. USD 45.00 [Appr.: EURO 30.25 \| £UK 27.25 \| JP¥ 3972] Book number: 36115 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Atlas de Tradiciones Venezolanas: Arte Popular, Arquitectura, Artesanía, Música, Gastronomía, Fiestas. Caracas, Fundación Bigott; El Nacional, 2005, 337,(iii)p color plates, illus., tbls., chrons., recipes, cat., ind., bibl., color pict. boards, OCLC No. 63883216 32.5cm ISBN: 9806428625. REVISED AND AGUMENTED SECOND EDITION of 1998 book featuring a general guide to the arts, cuisine and culture of Venezuela. Includes information on the holidays and festivals, the time and regions which they occour, the artistic and cultural elements and their significance in society. Also has several recipes for traditional foods prepared during these festivals including talkar-, mojo andino, hallacas, breads, desserts and much more. Another section is dedicated to information on the music of Venezuela. Gives a guide and historical background to the different genres of music in the various regions as well as information on the instruments used. The last section includes a guide to the prehispanic cultures of Venezuela as well as a synopsis of traditional folkart of the different regions. USD 52.00 [Appr.: EURO 34.75 \| £UK 31.5 \| JP¥ 4589] Book number: 83756 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Calendario de Fiestas en México. Texto por Francisco del Rio y Jesús Mendoza Hinojosa México, D.F, Dirección General de Turismo, 1953, 142p b/w plates, plus 4p with color plates, ind., color pict wrps 22.5cm (some chipping and foxing in spine and wraps; o/w good copy) Detailed compendium of Mexican celebrations and festivals. Organized alphabetically by name of place, dates and names of festivals celebrations, and dances, with numerous illustrations that include costumes and masks. USD 20.00 [Appr.: EURO 13.5 \| £UK 12.25 \| JP¥ 1765] Book number: 85114 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Colección Folletos Fiestas Populares de Colombia. 1. XXXIV Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata, Abril 26 al 30 de 20012. XXVII Festival Mono Nuñez, Junio 14 al 17 de julio de 20013. XXV Festival del Porro, Junio 29 a Julio 2 de 20014. V Festival de Musica del Pacifico Petronio Alvarez, Agosto 16 al 19 de 20015. XII Festival Nacional del Pasillo Colombiano, Aguadas (Caldas) Agosto 15 al 19 de 2002.6. XXIV Festival Cuna de Acordeones, Villanueva-Guajira, Octubre 31 a Noviembre 3 de 2002.7. Fiestas Populares de la Independencia de Cartagena, Noviembre 8 al 12 de 2001 8. XXXV Festival Folclorico del Llano, 267 años de la Cuadrillas de San Martin, Noviembre 9 al 12 de 2001 with XXXVI Fiestas Patronales de Arauca, Diciembre 4 al 8 de 20019. Carnaval de Riosucio, Caldas, Enero 3 al 8 de 200310. XI Festival Internacional de Bandola Criolla, Enero 3 al 6 de 2003 with VII Festival Bandola de Sevilla, Valle, Agosto 16 al 18 de 2003.11. Festival Nacional de la Cumbia, Junio 26 al 29 de 200312. Feria de las Flores, Medellín - Antioquia, Agosto 1 al 10 de 2003. Bogotá, Fundación BAT, 2001-2003, 12 issues approx. 8p. each ports., b/w and color plates, color pict. wrp. Sold as set only 23.5cm A collection of 12 different brochures with graphic descriptions of the most representative folklore festivities and festivals in Colombia. USD 50.00 [Appr.: EURO 33.5 \| £UK 30.25 \| JP¥ 4413] Book number: 76575 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Crafts of Mexico. Margarita de Orellana, et al México, Artes de México, 2004, 360p b/w and color plates, bibl., color pict. d.j. 32.5cm ISBN: 970-683-102-9. Stunning work on many aspects of Mexican folkart: ceramics of Tonalá, Talavera, Metepec, Mata Ortiz; Texiles: Chiapas, Oaxaca; Lacas; Cestería; Hojalata. ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDITION. USD 50.00 [Appr.: EURO 33.5 \| £UK 30.25 \| JP¥ 4413] Book number: 77203 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Dias de Muertos: Una Costumbre Mexicana. Por Efraín Cortés Ruiz, et al. México, G.V. Editores, 1986, 48p. b/w and color plates, map, bibl., color pict. wrps. 26cm ISBN: 968-498-032-9. History of a traditional celebration in Mexico, dated from the pre-Columbian era, with sculptures, gifts, ceremonies for the Dia de los Muertos. USD 15.00 [Appr.: EURO 10.25 \| £UK 9.25 \| JP¥ 1324] Book number: 71565 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Esculturas de Papel Amate y Caña de Maiz. Rolando Araujo Suárez....et al. Cuadernos Técnicos 1 México, D.F, Fideicomiso Cultural Franz Mayer, 1989, 24p b/w plates, illus., diags., bibl., tbls., wrps. 23cm The conservation and restoration of figures of El Cristo de Churubusco which serves as a model for Papel Amate and Caña de Maíz sculptures. This figure was from the 16th century. USD 15.00 [Appr.: EURO 10.25 \| £UK 9.25 \| JP¥ 1324] Book number: 31015 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Hilando el Pasado y Tallando el Presente: Tradiciones Artesanales Borucas. San José, Costa Rica, Fundación Museos Banco Central de Costa Rica, 2003, 16p. color plates, color pict. wrps. 21.5cm. ISBN: 9968-9981. Artesan crafts from the "borucas", a group living in southwestern Costa Rica. Includes textiles, ceramics, drums, basketry, masks, and objects created from the calabazo fruit. SOME ENGLISH TEXT. USD 9.00 [Appr.: EURO 6.25 \| £UK 5.5 \| JP¥ 794] Book number: 69650 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Jalisco Artesanal: Guadalajara, Sayula, Tlajomulco de Zuñiga, Tlaquepaque, Tonala, Tuxpan, Cajititlan, San Juan Evangelista, Tizatirla. Serie de Historia, 34. Carlos Alonso T. Aguilar, et al México, Instituto Jaliscense de Antropologia e Historia, Editorial Conexión Gráfica, Gobierno de Jalisco, 2004, 142,(iv)p b/w plates, map, tbls., bibl., color pict. wrps 21.5cm ISBN: 968-6295-70-4. This number is devoted to the popular art production techniques, family workshops and major festivities in two regions in the state of Jalisco: Tlajomulco with craftsmen experts in the pyrotechnic art and the manufacture of diverse products using ixtle fiber, (obtained from the agave cactus) and Sayula, where crafts include ceramic, majolica, steel knifes and traditional candies. LIMITED EDITION OF 1000 USD 25.00 [Appr.: EURO 16.75 \| £UK 15.25 \| JP¥ 2206] Book number: 75124 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Mexican Masks from the Southwest Museum Collection. The Masterkey, Vol. 62, Nos. 2 & 3, Summer /Fall 1988 Los Angeles, CA., Southwest Museum , 1983-1989, 48p. color plates, facs., map, cat. bibl., color pict. wrps. ISSN: 0887-6665 28 cm. Quarterly publication, with number dedicated to the studying ritual and folk masks. Articles include: Masks in Prehispanic Mexico (Hasso von Winning); The Many Faces of Mexico: Masks in Cultural Context (Marion Oettinger, jr.) and Mexovan Masks from the Southwest Museum Collection (Suzanne G. Kenagy) USD 15.00 [Appr.: EURO 10.25 \| £UK 9.25 \| JP¥ 1324] Book number: 22024 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Muerte NiñA. México, Antiguo Palacio del Arzobispado, Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público, Noviembre 10 de 1998 - Enero 31 de 1999, (40)p b/w and color plates, ports., cat., pict. wrps. 21.5cm. Catalogue on infant funeral art and photography in Mexico. Excellent exhibit of paintings and photography of child death in Mexico. Text by Juana Inex Abreu and Gutierre Aceves Pina contains much information on iconographic images and ritual practice. IMPORTANT REFERENCE. USD 20.00 [Appr.: EURO 13.5 \| £UK 12.25 \| JP¥ 1765] Book number: 50276 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Pintura en Porcelana. Un Arte Decorativo en México. México, Federación Mexicana de Pintores en Porcelana, Fundación de Inves. Sociales, 1989, xvi, 121p. b/w and color plates, wrps. (Bottom of spine worn and msg. wrp., not effecting interior text.) Excellent book on subject-many colored plates. USD 75.00 [Appr.: EURO 50.25 \| £UK 45.25 \| JP¥ 6619] Book number: 25798 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Portugal: Artesanato Da Região Centro: Catálogo = Traditional and Contemporary Crafts in Centre Portugal: Catalogue. Elaboração de textos: Aberto Correia... et al Combria, Instituto de Emprego e Formação Professional, Delegação Regional do Centro, 1992, 570p color plates, illus., color maps., cat., tbls., illus. endpapers, color pict. boards 32cm Extensive catalogue of the artisan products and folkart from the central region of Portugal. The catalogue is aimed to develop sales of the products through a vast number of initiatives. Products include artisan examples made of glass, ceramic, basketry, weaving, embroidery, stone, wood and cork, metal work, leather, and others. ENGLISH AND PORTUGUESE TEXT USD 150.00 [Appr.: EURO 100.25 \| £UK 90.25 \| JP¥ 13239] Book number: 87331 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Rescate E Interpretación de la Iconografía Textil de la Comunidad de Racchi : Distrito de San Pedro de Kacha - Provincia de Canchis. [Sicuani], Coordinación Mercados Rurales, Oficina Local Sicuani, Proyecto Corredor Puno-Cusco, 2004, 68p color plates, pict. wrps. OCLC: 124070398 20.5cm Iconography of the textiles from the Racchi community located in Cusco. 74 images and patterns are documented. Includes a chapter on the use of these designs on utilitarian and ceremonial ceramics USD 38.00 [Appr.: EURO 25.5 \| £UK 23 \| JP¥ 3354] Book number: 85214 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	La Romeria: 50 años de Celebración. Aguascalientes, Municipio de Aguascalientes, c2005, 137p b/w and color plates, illus., facs., bibl 29cm ISBN: 9689003011 (La Romeria); 9689003003 (set). The book commemorate 50 years of the Romería de la Asunción, one of the most important religious festivities of the city of Aguascalientes, celebrated during the month of August to honor the Virgin de la Asunción, the town's benefactor. The book presents the theological history of the image (part of the main altar of the Cathedral of the city) and the characteristics of the parade/pilgrimage. This edition is part of a collection dedicated to promote the cultural patrimony of the state of Aguascalientes USD 70.00 [Appr.: EURO 46.75 \| £UK 42.25 \| JP¥ 6178] Book number: 82125 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Rostros, Diablos y Animales: Máscaras en las Fiestas Centroamericanas = Faces, Devils and Animals: Masks in the Central America Festivities. Vania Solano et al San José, Costa Rica, Fundación Museos del Banco Central de Costa Rica, 2005, 208p color plates, map, cat., bibl., illus. endpapers, color pict. d.j 28cm ISBN: 9968-9476-9-5. The result of over 15 years of investigation on the subject with over 250 masks, and related costumes from Central America. The exhibition places the masks, in historical, geographic, environmental and social context. The book is outcome of an exhaustive research by anthropologists Vania Solano Laclé, Johnny Cartín Quesada and Alejandro Tosatti who compiled a large amount of publications, photographic material, oral testimonies . They studied the collection of more than 200 masks and complementary objects from multiple regions of Central America. The publication is a parallel project of the exhibition by the same name held from September of the 2005 to January, 2006 in Museos del Banco Central de Costa Rica. ENGLISH AND SPANISH TEXT USD 90.00 [Appr.: EURO 60.25 \| £UK 54.25 \| JP¥ 7943] Book number: 81281 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	I Salon Bigott de Arte Popular. Caracas, Centro de Arte de Maracaibo Lía Bermúdez, del 9 de mayo al 11 de julio, 1999, 188p. b/w and color plates, b/w port., cat., bibl., color pict. wrps. FRONT COVER READS: "SALON BIGOTT DE ARTE POPULAR". 28cm ISBN: 9806428102. Art catalogue of the first salon of contemporary Venezuelan folk art at the Centro de Arte de Maracaibo. Artists were invited to submit up to two pieces in paintings and sculptures. Many of the entries are included in the catalogue as well as the winners: José Tomás Barazarte whose two pieces won the grand prize, Antonia Azuaje, Rosa Contreras, Elsa Morales, Socorro Salinas, José Ramón Valero and Blanco Aparicio. Text offers discussion on the importance and place of folk art in the art scene as well as an homage to an important figure in Venezuelan folk art, Manasés who has done much to open many doors and serves as a point of reference for contemporary popular art. Catalogue also includes many beautiful color images of the art works from emerging Venezuelan artists. USD 50.00 [Appr.: EURO 33.5 \| £UK 30.25 \| JP¥ 4413] Book number: 53054 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	[BIENAL-- PUERTO RICO]. Santos 2002. Curadora Marilú Purcell Ponce, Puerto Rico, Museo de Arte de Ponce, 14 Julio - 20 Octubre 2002, 71,(v)p ind., color plates, bio/chrons., 2' cut window on front wrp 27.5cm (one copy has a small chipping on lower right corner on front cover) ISBN: 0-9702031-1-7-9. A presentation of the prize winning productions of religious wood figures by 45 wooden saint carvers from Puerto Rico exhibited during the Fifth Biennial of Contemporary Santos. The wood carving tradition was initiated in colonial times and is now considered one of Puerto Rico typical folkart. Highest quality catalogue produced thus far. ENGLISH AND SPANISH TEXTS USD 38.00 [Appr.: EURO 25.5 \| £UK 23 \| JP¥ 3354] Book number: 72896 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Sarape de Saltillo. Colección Uso y Estilo, 11. México, D.F., Artes de México; Museo Franz Mayer, 2008, 112p color frontis, color plates, facs., illus., bibl., hardcover, color pict. d.j. 23x23.5cm ISBN: 9789706833341(hdbk.);9789706833419 ( pbk.). The Pre-Columbian origin, history and development of the sarape, a colorful garment worn by the people of Mexico of and made in the city of Saltillo (state of Coahuila) in north-eastern Mexico. Hardbound edition, see separate entry for softbound. Contents: Huellas del sarape en la historia / Mark Winter -- Colores, texturas y técnicas del sarape / Paula Marie Juelke -- Claves para descifrar algunos enigmas / Martha Turok -- Saltillo Sarapes. ENGLISH AND SPANISH TEXT. Esta publicación nos presenta la investigación que se ha realizado en torno al Sarape de Saltillo, su desarrollo histórico y la influencia sobre otros textiles. Se muestran colores, texturas y técnicas del sarape. USD 22.00 [Appr.: EURO 14.75 \| £UK 13.25 \| JP¥ 1942] Book number: 2000158 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Textiles en los Andes Bolivianos. Textos: Teresa Gisbert... et al. Fotos Peter McFarren, Luis Dorn La Paz, Bolivia, Agencia Boliviana de Fotos/ Fundacion Cultural Quipus, 2003, 263p ind., map., color plates, illus., facs., bibl., black boards 30.5cm ISBN: 9990503567. A detailed and illustrated description of the attire and textile styles by region within the Bolivian Andean zone. Describes Inca rites and mythology related to the fabrication of textiles, the technology used for weaving, pigments, colors and dyes, textile iconography and feather art manifestations. Text is based on previous (1987) title "Arte Textil y Mundo Andino", but has numerous new photographs, mainly from the private collection of Peter McFarren USD 95.00 [Appr.: EURO 63.5 \| £UK 57.25 \| JP¥ 8384] Book number: 73914 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Vetiver: Tierra y Tejido. Caracas, Fundación Polar, 2004, 43p color plates, bibl., cat., spiral bound, color pict. wrps 28cm ISBN: 980-379-085-4. LIMITED EDITION OF 1000. An exhibition about the Macolla de Vetiver grass artisan products and the important role this plant plays in soil conservation and development of the rural communities in Venezuela. USD 11.00 [Appr.: EURO 7.5 \| £UK 6.75 \| JP¥ 971] Book number: 72992 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	ALMEIDA DURÁN, HÉCTOR. Centro de Artesanias. Tesis Profesional. Santa María del Tule, Oaxaca. Méx., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, UNAM, n.d., (112)p b/w plates, meas. draws., plans, maps, illus., tbls., wrps. 23.5cm Good reference for popular art in Oaxaca. USD 35.00 [Appr.: EURO 23.5 \| £UK 21.25 \| JP¥ 3089] Book number: 36474 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	ARAMAYO, OMAR. Antología Del Ekeko. Lima , Universidad Alas Peruanas, [2004], 106 p duo tone and color plates, diags., bibls., color pict. fldg. wrps 21 cm Anthology of multidisciplinary studies on the Ekeko idol, a small terracotta image with an European smiling face and dressed in Andean attire, patron of fortune, abundance and love, venerated in the Andean region of Peru and Argentina. The origins of the Eqh'eqh'o (Aymaran word) cult were Pre-Columbian although they are now integrated into the Catholic practices. USD 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 8.25 \| £UK 7.25 \| JP¥ 1059] Book number: 78716 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	ARCILA ESTRADA, ANÍBAL. Pesebre en Antioquia. Recuerdos, Anecdotas, Un Poco de Historia y Como Hacerlo. Medellín, Lealon, 2003, 138,(ii)p ind., b/w and color plates, draws., meas. draws, tbl., plans, bibl., color pict. wrps 21.5cm ISBN: 958-33-5360-4. Origins, history and names of craftsmen and different workshops of the traditional making of Christian nativity figures and scenes in Antioquia in Colombia, includes a detailed description of the techniques and materials to create the different scenes of the Bible nativity stories.Historia del pesebre en Colombia y Antioquia, tipos y escenas de los pesebres y técnicas para su elaboración. USD 16.00 [Appr.: EURO 10.75 \| £UK 9.75 \| JP¥ 1412] Book number: 72686 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	ARIAS CHAVERRI, LIDILIA. Las Carretas Decoradas en el Estilo Sarchí. San José, Costa Rica, Editorial Universidad de Costa Rica, 2008, 113, (xv)p b/w plates, rice paper overlay draws, illus., draws, facs., bibls., color pict. fldg. wrps., OCLC: 72439060. 22 x 26cm ISBN: 9977679959. The book analyses through design and illustration theories the composing elements, materials and history of Costa Rican decorated Sarchí style oxcarts. The tradition of oxcart drivers in Costa Rica was proclaimed in 2005 "Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritages of Humanity". Reprint of 2006 edition.Contents: Capitulo 1: Historia de la carreta y de su decoración -- La carreta como medio de transporte en otros lugares y épocas -- La carreta en América -- Componentes de la carreta costarricense -- La carreta decorada en otros países -- Capitulo 2: Teorías, influencias y semejanzas de los decorados de carretas con otros objetos y estilos -- Diferentes versiones sobre el origen y la procedencia de la decoración -- El medio artístico en Costa Rica en la segunda mitad del siglo XIX -- Posibles influencias en la decoración de la carreta -- Influencia del ambiente tropical -- Influencia de los elementos decorativos y arquitectónicos -- Semejanza con otros diseños -- Capitulo 3: Evolución del decorado -- Inicios de la decoración -- Principales modalidades -- El "Estilo Sarchí" -- Decoración en el ámbito nacional. USD 30.00 [Appr.: EURO 20.25 \| £UK 18.25 \| JP¥ 2648] Book number: 89088 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.

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	La Artesanía en Sinaloa. Serie / Rescate y Divulgación Sinaloa, Gobierno del Estado de Sinaloa, 1980, 88p b/w and color plates, map, cat., color pict. wrps. 21x27cm Good survey of folkart of the region. USD 45.00 [Appr.: EURO 30.25 \| £UK 27.25 \| JP¥ 3972] Book number: 36115 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Atlas de Tradiciones Venezolanas: Arte Popular, Arquitectura, Artesanía, Música, Gastronomía, Fiestas. Caracas, Fundación Bigott; El Nacional, 2005, 337,(iii)p color plates, illus., tbls., chrons., recipes, cat., ind., bibl., color pict. boards, OCLC No. 63883216 32.5cm ISBN: 9806428625. REVISED AND AGUMENTED SECOND EDITION of 1998 book featuring a general guide to the arts, cuisine and culture of Venezuela. Includes information on the holidays and festivals, the time and regions which they occour, the artistic and cultural elements and their significance in society. Also has several recipes for traditional foods prepared during these festivals including talkar-, mojo andino, hallacas, breads, desserts and much more. Another section is dedicated to information on the music of Venezuela. Gives a guide and historical background to the different genres of music in the various regions as well as information on the instruments used. The last section includes a guide to the prehispanic cultures of Venezuela as well as a synopsis of traditional folkart of the different regions. USD 52.00 [Appr.: EURO 34.75 \| £UK 31.5 \| JP¥ 4589] Book number: 83756 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Calendario de Fiestas en México. Texto por Francisco del Rio y Jesús Mendoza Hinojosa México, D.F, Dirección General de Turismo, 1953, 142p b/w plates, plus 4p with color plates, ind., color pict wrps 22.5cm (some chipping and foxing in spine and wraps; o/w good copy) Detailed compendium of Mexican celebrations and festivals. Organized alphabetically by name of place, dates and names of festivals celebrations, and dances, with numerous illustrations that include costumes and masks. USD 20.00 [Appr.: EURO 13.5 \| £UK 12.25 \| JP¥ 1765] Book number: 85114 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Colección Folletos Fiestas Populares de Colombia. 1. XXXIV Festival de la Leyenda Vallenata, Abril 26 al 30 de 20012. XXVII Festival Mono Nuñez, Junio 14 al 17 de julio de 20013. XXV Festival del Porro, Junio 29 a Julio 2 de 20014. V Festival de Musica del Pacifico Petronio Alvarez, Agosto 16 al 19 de 20015. XII Festival Nacional del Pasillo Colombiano, Aguadas (Caldas) Agosto 15 al 19 de 2002.6. XXIV Festival Cuna de Acordeones, Villanueva-Guajira, Octubre 31 a Noviembre 3 de 2002.7. Fiestas Populares de la Independencia de Cartagena, Noviembre 8 al 12 de 2001 8. XXXV Festival Folclorico del Llano, 267 años de la Cuadrillas de San Martin, Noviembre 9 al 12 de 2001 with XXXVI Fiestas Patronales de Arauca, Diciembre 4 al 8 de 20019. Carnaval de Riosucio, Caldas, Enero 3 al 8 de 200310. XI Festival Internacional de Bandola Criolla, Enero 3 al 6 de 2003 with VII Festival Bandola de Sevilla, Valle, Agosto 16 al 18 de 2003.11. Festival Nacional de la Cumbia, Junio 26 al 29 de 200312. Feria de las Flores, Medellín - Antioquia, Agosto 1 al 10 de 2003. Bogotá, Fundación BAT, 2001-2003, 12 issues approx. 8p. each ports., b/w and color plates, color pict. wrp. Sold as set only 23.5cm A collection of 12 different brochures with graphic descriptions of the most representative folklore festivities and festivals in Colombia. USD 50.00 [Appr.: EURO 33.5 \| £UK 30.25 \| JP¥ 4413] Book number: 76575 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Crafts of Mexico. Margarita de Orellana, et al México, Artes de México, 2004, 360p b/w and color plates, bibl., color pict. d.j. 32.5cm ISBN: 970-683-102-9. Stunning work on many aspects of Mexican folkart: ceramics of Tonalá, Talavera, Metepec, Mata Ortiz; Texiles: Chiapas, Oaxaca; Lacas; Cestería; Hojalata. ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDITION. USD 50.00 [Appr.: EURO 33.5 \| £UK 30.25 \| JP¥ 4413] Book number: 77203 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Dias de Muertos: Una Costumbre Mexicana. Por Efraín Cortés Ruiz, et al. México, G.V. Editores, 1986, 48p. b/w and color plates, map, bibl., color pict. wrps. 26cm ISBN: 968-498-032-9. History of a traditional celebration in Mexico, dated from the pre-Columbian era, with sculptures, gifts, ceremonies for the Dia de los Muertos. USD 15.00 [Appr.: EURO 10.25 \| £UK 9.25 \| JP¥ 1324] Book number: 71565 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Esculturas de Papel Amate y Caña de Maiz. Rolando Araujo Suárez....et al. Cuadernos Técnicos 1 México, D.F, Fideicomiso Cultural Franz Mayer, 1989, 24p b/w plates, illus., diags., bibl., tbls., wrps. 23cm The conservation and restoration of figures of El Cristo de Churubusco which serves as a model for Papel Amate and Caña de Maíz sculptures. This figure was from the 16th century. USD 15.00 [Appr.: EURO 10.25 \| £UK 9.25 \| JP¥ 1324] Book number: 31015 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Hilando el Pasado y Tallando el Presente: Tradiciones Artesanales Borucas. San José, Costa Rica, Fundación Museos Banco Central de Costa Rica, 2003, 16p. color plates, color pict. wrps. 21.5cm. ISBN: 9968-9981. Artesan crafts from the "borucas", a group living in southwestern Costa Rica. Includes textiles, ceramics, drums, basketry, masks, and objects created from the calabazo fruit. SOME ENGLISH TEXT. USD 9.00 [Appr.: EURO 6.25 \| £UK 5.5 \| JP¥ 794] Book number: 69650 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Jalisco Artesanal: Guadalajara, Sayula, Tlajomulco de Zuñiga, Tlaquepaque, Tonala, Tuxpan, Cajititlan, San Juan Evangelista, Tizatirla. Serie de Historia, 34. Carlos Alonso T. Aguilar, et al México, Instituto Jaliscense de Antropologia e Historia, Editorial Conexión Gráfica, Gobierno de Jalisco, 2004, 142,(iv)p b/w plates, map, tbls., bibl., color pict. wrps 21.5cm ISBN: 968-6295-70-4. This number is devoted to the popular art production techniques, family workshops and major festivities in two regions in the state of Jalisco: Tlajomulco with craftsmen experts in the pyrotechnic art and the manufacture of diverse products using ixtle fiber, (obtained from the agave cactus) and Sayula, where crafts include ceramic, majolica, steel knifes and traditional candies. LIMITED EDITION OF 1000 USD 25.00 [Appr.: EURO 16.75 \| £UK 15.25 \| JP¥ 2206] Book number: 75124 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Mexican Masks from the Southwest Museum Collection. The Masterkey, Vol. 62, Nos. 2 & 3, Summer /Fall 1988 Los Angeles, CA., Southwest Museum , 1983-1989, 48p. color plates, facs., map, cat. bibl., color pict. wrps. ISSN: 0887-6665 28 cm. Quarterly publication, with number dedicated to the studying ritual and folk masks. Articles include: Masks in Prehispanic Mexico (Hasso von Winning); The Many Faces of Mexico: Masks in Cultural Context (Marion Oettinger, jr.) and Mexovan Masks from the Southwest Museum Collection (Suzanne G. Kenagy) USD 15.00 [Appr.: EURO 10.25 \| £UK 9.25 \| JP¥ 1324] Book number: 22024 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Muerte NiñA. México, Antiguo Palacio del Arzobispado, Museo de la Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público, Noviembre 10 de 1998 - Enero 31 de 1999, (40)p b/w and color plates, ports., cat., pict. wrps. 21.5cm. Catalogue on infant funeral art and photography in Mexico. Excellent exhibit of paintings and photography of child death in Mexico. Text by Juana Inex Abreu and Gutierre Aceves Pina contains much information on iconographic images and ritual practice. IMPORTANT REFERENCE. USD 20.00 [Appr.: EURO 13.5 \| £UK 12.25 \| JP¥ 1765] Book number: 50276 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Pintura en Porcelana. Un Arte Decorativo en México. México, Federación Mexicana de Pintores en Porcelana, Fundación de Inves. Sociales, 1989, xvi, 121p. b/w and color plates, wrps. (Bottom of spine worn and msg. wrp., not effecting interior text.) Excellent book on subject-many colored plates. USD 75.00 [Appr.: EURO 50.25 \| £UK 45.25 \| JP¥ 6619] Book number: 25798 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Portugal: Artesanato Da Região Centro: Catálogo = Traditional and Contemporary Crafts in Centre Portugal: Catalogue. Elaboração de textos: Aberto Correia... et al Combria, Instituto de Emprego e Formação Professional, Delegação Regional do Centro, 1992, 570p color plates, illus., color maps., cat., tbls., illus. endpapers, color pict. boards 32cm Extensive catalogue of the artisan products and folkart from the central region of Portugal. The catalogue is aimed to develop sales of the products through a vast number of initiatives. Products include artisan examples made of glass, ceramic, basketry, weaving, embroidery, stone, wood and cork, metal work, leather, and others. ENGLISH AND PORTUGUESE TEXT USD 150.00 [Appr.: EURO 100.25 \| £UK 90.25 \| JP¥ 13239] Book number: 87331 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Rescate E Interpretación de la Iconografía Textil de la Comunidad de Racchi : Distrito de San Pedro de Kacha - Provincia de Canchis. [Sicuani], Coordinación Mercados Rurales, Oficina Local Sicuani, Proyecto Corredor Puno-Cusco, 2004, 68p color plates, pict. wrps. OCLC: 124070398 20.5cm Iconography of the textiles from the Racchi community located in Cusco. 74 images and patterns are documented. Includes a chapter on the use of these designs on utilitarian and ceremonial ceramics USD 38.00 [Appr.: EURO 25.5 \| £UK 23 \| JP¥ 3354] Book number: 85214 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	La Romeria: 50 años de Celebración. Aguascalientes, Municipio de Aguascalientes, c2005, 137p b/w and color plates, illus., facs., bibl 29cm ISBN: 9689003011 (La Romeria); 9689003003 (set). The book commemorate 50 years of the Romería de la Asunción, one of the most important religious festivities of the city of Aguascalientes, celebrated during the month of August to honor the Virgin de la Asunción, the town's benefactor. The book presents the theological history of the image (part of the main altar of the Cathedral of the city) and the characteristics of the parade/pilgrimage. This edition is part of a collection dedicated to promote the cultural patrimony of the state of Aguascalientes USD 70.00 [Appr.: EURO 46.75 \| £UK 42.25 \| JP¥ 6178] Book number: 82125 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Rostros, Diablos y Animales: Máscaras en las Fiestas Centroamericanas = Faces, Devils and Animals: Masks in the Central America Festivities. Vania Solano et al San José, Costa Rica, Fundación Museos del Banco Central de Costa Rica, 2005, 208p color plates, map, cat., bibl., illus. endpapers, color pict. d.j 28cm ISBN: 9968-9476-9-5. The result of over 15 years of investigation on the subject with over 250 masks, and related costumes from Central America. The exhibition places the masks, in historical, geographic, environmental and social context. The book is outcome of an exhaustive research by anthropologists Vania Solano Laclé, Johnny Cartín Quesada and Alejandro Tosatti who compiled a large amount of publications, photographic material, oral testimonies . They studied the collection of more than 200 masks and complementary objects from multiple regions of Central America. The publication is a parallel project of the exhibition by the same name held from September of the 2005 to January, 2006 in Museos del Banco Central de Costa Rica. ENGLISH AND SPANISH TEXT USD 90.00 [Appr.: EURO 60.25 \| £UK 54.25 \| JP¥ 7943] Book number: 81281 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	I Salon Bigott de Arte Popular. Caracas, Centro de Arte de Maracaibo Lía Bermúdez, del 9 de mayo al 11 de julio, 1999, 188p. b/w and color plates, b/w port., cat., bibl., color pict. wrps. FRONT COVER READS: "SALON BIGOTT DE ARTE POPULAR". 28cm ISBN: 9806428102. Art catalogue of the first salon of contemporary Venezuelan folk art at the Centro de Arte de Maracaibo. Artists were invited to submit up to two pieces in paintings and sculptures. Many of the entries are included in the catalogue as well as the winners: José Tomás Barazarte whose two pieces won the grand prize, Antonia Azuaje, Rosa Contreras, Elsa Morales, Socorro Salinas, José Ramón Valero and Blanco Aparicio. Text offers discussion on the importance and place of folk art in the art scene as well as an homage to an important figure in Venezuelan folk art, Manasés who has done much to open many doors and serves as a point of reference for contemporary popular art. Catalogue also includes many beautiful color images of the art works from emerging Venezuelan artists. USD 50.00 [Appr.: EURO 33.5 \| £UK 30.25 \| JP¥ 4413] Book number: 53054 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	[BIENAL-- PUERTO RICO]. Santos 2002. Curadora Marilú Purcell Ponce, Puerto Rico, Museo de Arte de Ponce, 14 Julio - 20 Octubre 2002, 71,(v)p ind., color plates, bio/chrons., 2' cut window on front wrp 27.5cm (one copy has a small chipping on lower right corner on front cover) ISBN: 0-9702031-1-7-9. A presentation of the prize winning productions of religious wood figures by 45 wooden saint carvers from Puerto Rico exhibited during the Fifth Biennial of Contemporary Santos. The wood carving tradition was initiated in colonial times and is now considered one of Puerto Rico typical folkart. Highest quality catalogue produced thus far. ENGLISH AND SPANISH TEXTS USD 38.00 [Appr.: EURO 25.5 \| £UK 23 \| JP¥ 3354] Book number: 72896 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Sarape de Saltillo. Colección Uso y Estilo, 11. México, D.F., Artes de México; Museo Franz Mayer, 2008, 112p color frontis, color plates, facs., illus., bibl., hardcover, color pict. d.j. 23x23.5cm ISBN: 9789706833341(hdbk.);9789706833419 ( pbk.). The Pre-Columbian origin, history and development of the sarape, a colorful garment worn by the people of Mexico of and made in the city of Saltillo (state of Coahuila) in north-eastern Mexico. Hardbound edition, see separate entry for softbound. Contents: Huellas del sarape en la historia / Mark Winter -- Colores, texturas y técnicas del sarape / Paula Marie Juelke -- Claves para descifrar algunos enigmas / Martha Turok -- Saltillo Sarapes. ENGLISH AND SPANISH TEXT. Esta publicación nos presenta la investigación que se ha realizado en torno al Sarape de Saltillo, su desarrollo histórico y la influencia sobre otros textiles. Se muestran colores, texturas y técnicas del sarape. USD 22.00 [Appr.: EURO 14.75 \| £UK 13.25 \| JP¥ 1942] Book number: 2000158 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Textiles en los Andes Bolivianos. Textos: Teresa Gisbert... et al. Fotos Peter McFarren, Luis Dorn La Paz, Bolivia, Agencia Boliviana de Fotos/ Fundacion Cultural Quipus, 2003, 263p ind., map., color plates, illus., facs., bibl., black boards 30.5cm ISBN: 9990503567. A detailed and illustrated description of the attire and textile styles by region within the Bolivian Andean zone. Describes Inca rites and mythology related to the fabrication of textiles, the technology used for weaving, pigments, colors and dyes, textile iconography and feather art manifestations. Text is based on previous (1987) title "Arte Textil y Mundo Andino", but has numerous new photographs, mainly from the private collection of Peter McFarren USD 95.00 [Appr.: EURO 63.5 \| £UK 57.25 \| JP¥ 8384] Book number: 73914 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	Vetiver: Tierra y Tejido. Caracas, Fundación Polar, 2004, 43p color plates, bibl., cat., spiral bound, color pict. wrps 28cm ISBN: 980-379-085-4. LIMITED EDITION OF 1000. An exhibition about the Macolla de Vetiver grass artisan products and the important role this plant plays in soil conservation and development of the rural communities in Venezuela. USD 11.00 [Appr.: EURO 7.5 \| £UK 6.75 \| JP¥ 971] Book number: 72992 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	ALMEIDA DURÁN, HÉCTOR. Centro de Artesanias. Tesis Profesional. Santa María del Tule, Oaxaca. Méx., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, UNAM, n.d., (112)p b/w plates, meas. draws., plans, maps, illus., tbls., wrps. 23.5cm Good reference for popular art in Oaxaca. USD 35.00 [Appr.: EURO 23.5 \| £UK 21.25 \| JP¥ 3089] Book number: 36474 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	ARAMAYO, OMAR. Antología Del Ekeko. Lima , Universidad Alas Peruanas, [2004], 106 p duo tone and color plates, diags., bibls., color pict. fldg. wrps 21 cm Anthology of multidisciplinary studies on the Ekeko idol, a small terracotta image with an European smiling face and dressed in Andean attire, patron of fortune, abundance and love, venerated in the Andean region of Peru and Argentina. The origins of the Eqh'eqh'o (Aymaran word) cult were Pre-Columbian although they are now integrated into the Catholic practices. USD 12.00 [Appr.: EURO 8.25 \| £UK 7.25 \| JP¥ 1059] Book number: 78716 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	ARCILA ESTRADA, ANÍBAL. Pesebre en Antioquia. Recuerdos, Anecdotas, Un Poco de Historia y Como Hacerlo. Medellín, Lealon, 2003, 138,(ii)p ind., b/w and color plates, draws., meas. draws, tbl., plans, bibl., color pict. wrps 21.5cm ISBN: 958-33-5360-4. Origins, history and names of craftsmen and different workshops of the traditional making of Christian nativity figures and scenes in Antioquia in Colombia, includes a detailed description of the techniques and materials to create the different scenes of the Bible nativity stories.Historia del pesebre en Colombia y Antioquia, tipos y escenas de los pesebres y técnicas para su elaboración. USD 16.00 [Appr.: EURO 10.75 \| £UK 9.75 \| JP¥ 1412] Book number: 72686 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.
	ARIAS CHAVERRI, LIDILIA. Las Carretas Decoradas en el Estilo Sarchí. San José, Costa Rica, Editorial Universidad de Costa Rica, 2008, 113, (xv)p b/w plates, rice paper overlay draws, illus., draws, facs., bibls., color pict. fldg. wrps., OCLC: 72439060. 22 x 26cm ISBN: 9977679959. The book analyses through design and illustration theories the composing elements, materials and history of Costa Rican decorated Sarchí style oxcarts. The tradition of oxcart drivers in Costa Rica was proclaimed in 2005 "Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritages of Humanity". Reprint of 2006 edition.Contents: Capitulo 1: Historia de la carreta y de su decoración -- La carreta como medio de transporte en otros lugares y épocas -- La carreta en América -- Componentes de la carreta costarricense -- La carreta decorada en otros países -- Capitulo 2: Teorías, influencias y semejanzas de los decorados de carretas con otros objetos y estilos -- Diferentes versiones sobre el origen y la procedencia de la decoración -- El medio artístico en Costa Rica en la segunda mitad del siglo XIX -- Posibles influencias en la decoración de la carreta -- Influencia del ambiente tropical -- Influencia de los elementos decorativos y arquitectónicos -- Semejanza con otros diseños -- Capitulo 3: Evolución del decorado -- Inicios de la decoración -- Principales modalidades -- El "Estilo Sarchí" -- Decoración en el ámbito nacional. USD 30.00 [Appr.: EURO 20.25 \| £UK 18.25 \| JP¥ 2648] Book number: 89088 Click here to order or inquire at Howard Karno Books, Inc.