Sun in the sky
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
080610208X
ISBN 13
9780806102085
Category
General Library Collection
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Publication Year
1970
Publisher
Pages
261
Subject
Hopi
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Abstract
"Portrait of daily life in 12 Hopi villiages in the high plateaus of northern Arizona by entomologist Walter Collins O'Kane (1877-). Based on field work more than half-century ago. Rich chronicles, observations and experiences living in a harsh land. Chapters include: First visit --The lay of the land --The long road --House walls --The Hopi way --Raindrops and harvest --Hopi cookbook --Deep roots -New ways for old --Craftsmen and artist --Deft fingers --Melons for Pinon nuts --Kiva tales --Mask and ritual --Messengers tothe gods --A spirit world --Enter the White Man --The Hopi contribution --Pronunciations --The decorations."--Amazon.
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1
