Southeastern Indians Sun Circles and Human Hands 1st

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LE3-328. [Native Americans]. Sun Circles and Human Hands: The Southeastern Indians Art and Industry. Edited by Emma Lila Fundaburk and Mary Douglass Foreman. Self published by Emma Lila Fundaburk, Luverne, AL: 1957. Stated: "First Printing." FIRST EDITION. 8 x 11 inch, ocher color cloth hard covers with black lettering and pictorial. 232 pages. 100s of Indian Artifacts illustrated in black and white drawings and photographs; including 160 b/w plates. CONTENTS are: Four Cultures; Native Trade; Ceremonial Complex; Symbolism; Key Marco; Stone and Copper; Pottery; Wood; and Animal Products. Acknowledgements, Bibliography and Index. Included is the original Prepublication Paid Invoice for $5.00 dated 4/5/57. Invoice is signed by the author, Emma Lila Fundaburk. "This classic compendium of ancient Indian artifacts from the entire southeastern United States remains an indispensable reference source for professionals and enthusiasts alike. From utilitarian arrowheads to beautiful stone effigy pipes to ornately-carved shell disks, the photographs and drawings in Sun Circles and Human Hands present the archaeological record of the art and native crafts of the prehistoric southeastern Indians. Painstakingly compiled in the 1950s by two sisters who traveled the eastern United States interviewing archaeologists and collectors and visiting the major repositories, Sun Circles and Human Hands is remarkable for its breadth of illustration of Indian-made artifacts and its comprehensive documentation. Research over the last 50 years has disproved many of the early theories reported in the text "which were not the editors" theories but those of the archaeologists of the day; but the excellent illustrations of objects no longer available for examination have more than validated the lasting worth of this popular book." CONDITION Sold AS IS. SEE PICTURES. Dust jacket has rubbing wear, sun-faded spine, soiling and edge wear. Foxing and age toning to the invoice, end papers, and to the first and last few pages. No writing or extraneous marks. Top edge has soiling and foxing. Normal age toning to all page edges; OW/ Good to Very Good condition. See the other reasonably priced Books, Postcards, Collectibles, and Vintage Paper I have listed for Auction or in my eBay Store. I do combine purchases made on the same day - Buy several items and save on shipping & handling costs. If possible I will combine shipping for all items purchased on the SAME DATE. ALL items posted to United States addresses are mailed with Delivery Confirmation Tracking!! NO SHIPPING TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES! All books are protected by a moisture seal, bubble wrap, and they are packaged in a cardboard carton for added protection. ALL postcards, vintage paper items and historical memorabilia are packaged between stiff cardboard for added protection. Multiple purchases ON THE SAME DAY receive reduced shipping, but please wait until we invoice you! TERMS OF SALE: Please make sure you are comfortable with the following terms before bidding. JAB watermark is not on the actual item. 1. PAYMENT IS EXPECTED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF CLOSE OF AUCTION. We accept PayPal and OTHER TYPES OF PAYMENT. Please inquire!! 2. I try to package together all MULTIPLE PURCHASES MADE ON THE SAME DAY to reduce the shipping costs as much as possible!!! 3. POSTAGE COSTS ARE VERY MUCH HIGHER FOR BUYERS LIVING OUTSIDE THE U.S.A. ranging as high as $35-$50 per book. It can take up from 2 to 4 weeks for shipments sent outside the US to arrive! Please be patient. 4. PAYMENT OPTIONS: We accept PAYPAL and other forms of payment. Please email us for more information about these forms of payment. 5. FOREIGN BUYERS outside the U.S.A. or CANADA must RESPOND and pay by PayPal within 7 days. If you are unable to do this, please do not buy. read more

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