CRAFTING DEVOTIONS, NO RESERVE            THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL BOOK, in LIKE NEW Condition               Don't let this item slip away                                                         Bid Now!   Product Description From the Publisher This first serious study of contemporary santeros working in northern New Mexico is amply illustrated throughout with beautiful color photographs. Laurie Beth Kalb examines the role and meaning of tradition in the work of a number of artists, both living and deceased, including Luis Tapia, Patrocinio Barela, Marco and Patricia Oviedo, Enrique Rendon, and many others. For each of these artists, the meaning of tradition varies, and the issues of self-representation, cultural expression, preservation, innovation, and market demands are all complex, powerful, and delicate. It is both troublesome and rewarding to be able to support a family on the sales of religious images to Anglo buyers. The mainstream fine art world, tourism, religion, and ethnic politics all play roles in the creation of traditional works in a contemporary world. For all the santeros, the tangle of religious, commercial, political, and aesthetic forces requires complicated choices far beyond the basic relationships between themselves and their saints. Laurie Beth Kalb tells a fascinating and revealing story about a unique art form and its significance. Product Details   Paperback: 237 pages Publisher: University of New Mexico Press; first edition (1994) ISBN: 082631550-X Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds   Payment Information   We prefer PayPal Cashier’s Checks are welcome as well, but need to be received within 7 days of “close of auction”. After 7 days, we cannot guarantee product availability and reserve the right to re-list the item.   Shipping Information Orders will ship within 1 to 5 business days after receipt of your “cleared” payment. We usually ship within 1 business day for items located on-site. For items located at one of our supplier warehouses, shipment will typically be 1 business day, but may take up to 5 business days due to fluctuations in inventory levels. We will notify you if there are any unexpected delays. Auction Details You are bidding on the item in the above description. We make every attempt to list our items as accurately as possible. If it is not listed in the description, then it is probably not included.   If you have any questions, please contact us before you bid.   Feedback   We leave positive feedback for customers upon receipt of your “cleared” payment. When you receive our merchandise we hope that you will submit positive feedback for us as well. If there is any problem with your order, please be sure contact us first at 1-800-713-0171 or [email protected] so we can attempt to resolve the issue before you leave your feedback for us.   Returns   All sales are final unless your item is found to be damaged, defective, or not “as described”. All new and factory refurbished items come with the standard factory warranty unless otherwise advertised.   If the item you have ordered is defective, please contact us 1-800-713-0171 or [email protected] so that we can issue you a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.   We will make every attempt to replace the defective item for you, or provide a suitable replacement. In the event that a suitable replacement is not possible we will issue you a refund.   Merchandise must be sent back in the original packaging with the original packing slip and with RMA number written on the outside of the shipping box (We will send you instructions via email when we issue your RMA). Please be sure to pack your item carefully, to prevent damage while in transit.   Taxes   California residents are required pay a 7.25% Use Tax.   Contact Us   Telephone: 1-800-713-0171 Email: [email protected]       Thank you for viewing our Auction! For similar items, please be sure to visit our               tci.tel eBay STORE