Download or read book Native American Fetish Carvings of the Southwest written by Kay Whittle and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the magic and mystery behind the animal figures or fetishes skillfully carved by artists from the Southwestern Pueblos. Pictures and text highlight the impressive variety of forms, materials, and traditional and contemporary styles available to collectors along with a price guide to current market values. It also discusses the symbolic meanings associated with each one and explains how they are "borrowed" for use by members of non-Native American cultures.
Download or read book Zuni Fetishes written by Hal Zina Bennett and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 1993-04-09 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Zuni have traditionally used small stone carvings of animal figures as power objects and mediators between themselves and the spirit world. Any object that has special meaning can be used as a fetish. In this fascinating, informative, and beautifully illustrated guide to the fetishes of the Zuni people of New Mexico, Hal Zina Bennett explores key principles of Native American spirituality and how early Zuni teachings can benefit us all today. He provides an excellent guide to Zuni traditions and an intriguing picture of their early life, along with detailed instructions for using fetishes for mediation, reflection, and insight in modern life. He describes key fetish figures, including the Guardian of the Six Regions, their legendary meanings, and the personal qualities each figure can support and help its owner develop. In explaining the nature of fetishes and the psychological and spiritual benefits that we can gain from their use, Bennett provides illuminating cross-cultural comparisons, stimulating exercises, and journaling opportunities.
Download or read book Native American Fetishes written by Kay Whittle and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Beast Gods to Directional Guardian Spirits, this book explores the magic and mystery behind the charismatic, mostly stone, animal figures or fetishes skillfully carved by artists from the Southwestern Pueblos. Hundreds of pictures and insightful text highlight the impressive variety of forms, materials, and traditional and contemporary styles available to collectors. A price guide is included.
Download or read book Zuni Fetishes written by Hal Zina Bennet and published by . This book was released on 2007-08 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Zuni have traditionally used small stone carvings of animal figures as power objects & mediators between themselves & the spirit world. In this fascinating, informative, & beautifully illus. guide to the fetishes of the Zuni people of New Mexico, Bennett explores key principles of Native American spirituality & how early Zuni teachings can benefit us all today. Provides an excellent guide to Zuni traditions & an intriguing picture of their early life, along with detailed instructions for using fetishes for meditation, reflection, & insight in modern life. Describes key fetish figures, including the Guardians of the Six Regions, their meanings, & the qualities each figure can support & help its owner develop. Provides stimulating exercises & journaling opportunities. Illus.
Download or read book Native American Arts and Cultures written by Mary Connors and published by Teacher Created Resources. This book was released on 1994-10 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the traditional arts and cultures of Native Americans through hands-on activities.
Download or read book Native American Mythology written by Lewis Spence and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-16 with total page 1136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 'Native American Mythology' anthology represents a seminal collection of narratives that illuminate the rich tapestry of indigenous cultures across North America. The works within span a remarkable variety of literary styles, from the mythic to the historical, encapsulating the depth and diversity of Native American storytelling traditions. This compilation stands out not only for the breadth of its scope but also for its inclusion of significant pieces that showcase the intricate belief systems and cosmologies unique to different Native American communities, offering readers a comprehensive insight into the foundational stories that have shaped these cultures. The contributing authors and editors, including the likes of Lewis Spence and James Mooney, are renowned scholars and ethnographers whose lifework has significantly contributed to the preservation and understanding of Native American cultures. Their collective expertise lends the anthology an unmatched authenticity and scholarly diligence, aligning it with significant cultural and literary movements aimed at recognizing and celebrating indigenous narratives. The varied backgrounds of these contributors ensure a rich, multifaceted exploration of themes, from creation myths to hero tales, providing a panoramic view of the cultural heritage of Native American peoples. 'Readers of 'Native American Mythology' are offered an unparalleled journey into the heart of indigenous storytelling traditions, enriched by the diverse methodologies and perspectives of its contributors. This anthology is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the cultural narratives that have shaped and sustained Native American communities through time. It invites a thoughtful exploration of the complex interplay between myth, culture, and identity in indigenous societies, making it a must-read for scholars, students, and anyone with a keen interest in Native American heritage and storytelling practices.
Download or read book A Brief Guide to Native American Myths and Legends written by Lewis Spence and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this brilliant reworking of Lewis Spence's seminal Myths and Legends of the North American Indians, Jon E. Lewis puts the work in context with an extensive new introductory essay and additional commentary throughout the book on the history of Native Americans, their language and lifestyle, culture and religion/mythology. He includes examples of myths from tribes omitted by Spence, a guide to tribes and their myths by region, a basic Lakota (Sioux) glossary, guides to key pronunciations and a bibliography.
Download or read book Native American Tales Activities written by Mari Lu Robbins and published by Teacher Created Resources. This book was released on 2004-10-13 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Native American Arts and Cultures written by Ellen L. Kronowitz and published by Teacher Created Resources. This book was released on 2000 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Amulets Effigies Fetishes and Charms written by Edward J. Lenik and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rounds out Edward J. Lenik’s comprehensive and expert study of the rock art of northeastern Native Americans Decorated stone artifacts are a significant part of archaeological studies of Native Americans in the Northeast. The artifacts illuminated in Amulets, Effigies, Fetishes, and Charms: Native American Artifacts and Spirit Stones from the Northeast include pecked, sculpted, or incised figures, images, or symbols. These are rendered on pebbles, plaques, pendants, axes, pestles, and atlatl weights, and are of varying sizes, shapes, and designs. Lenik draws from Indian myths and legends and incorporates data from ethnohistoric and archaeological sources together with local environmental settings in an attempt to interpret the iconography of these fascinating relics. For the Algonquian and Iroquois peoples, they reflect identity, status, and social relationships with other Indians as well as beings in the spirit world. Lenik begins with background on the Indian cultures of the Northeast and includes a discussion of the dating system developed by anthropologists to describe prehistory. The heart of the content comprises more than eighty examples of portable rock art, grouped by recurring design motifs. This organization allows for in-depth analysis of each motif. The motifs examined range from people, animals, fish, and insects to geometric and abstract designs. Information for each object is presented in succinct prose, with a description, illustration, possible interpretation, the story of its discovery, and the location where it is now housed. Lenik also offers insight into the culture and lifestyle of the Native American groups represented. An appendix listing places to see and learn more about the artifacts and a glossary are included. The material in this book, used in conjunction with Lenik’s previous research, offers a reference for virtually every known example of northeastern rock art. Archaeologists, students, and connoisseurs of Indian artistic expression will find this an invaluable work.
Download or read book The Legends of Native Americans written by Lewis Spence and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-13 with total page 1135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study presents the myths, beliefs and customs of the indigenous peoples in North America. This collection is comprised of many bodies of traditional narratives associated with religion from a mythographical perspective. Contents: The Myths of the North American Indians Myths of the Cherokee Myths of the Iroquois A Study of Siouan Cults Outlines of Zuñi Creation Myths The Mountain Chant - A Navajo Ceremony
Download or read book Native American Beadwork written by Theresa Flores Geary and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beadwork has been steadily gaining popularity among crafters, and no area of the genre garners more interest than the intricate designs of the Apache, Comanche, and Lakota peoples of the American Southwest, who use their designs to relate legends and pass down tribal lore. Here are 15 authentic projects using such traditional stitches as the flat and circular peyote stitches, the Comanche weave, free-form feathering, and more. Each project is accompanied by a rich explanation of how the colors, shapes, and combinations of materials interact to tell a story. Abundant color photographs and illustrations guide the reader through this unique art form.
Download or read book Matter Magic and Spirit written by David Murray and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2013-04-23 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The spiritual and religious beliefs and practices of Native Americans and African Americans have long been sources of fascination and curiosity, owing to their marked difference from the religious traditions of white writers and researchers. Matter, Magic, and Spirit explores the ways religious and magical beliefs of Native Americans and African Americans have been represented in a range of discourses including anthropology, comparative religion, and literature. Though these beliefs were widely dismissed as primitive superstition and inferior to "higher" religions like Christianity, distinctions were still made between the supposed spiritual capacities of the different groups. David Murray's analysis is unique in bringing together Indian and African beliefs and their representations. First tracing the development of European ideas about both African fetishism and Native American "primitive belief," he goes on to explore the ways in which the hierarchies of race created by white Europeans coincided with hierarchies of religion as expressed in the developing study of comparative religion and folklore through the nineteenth century. Crucially this comparative approach to practices that were dismissed as conjure or black magic or Indian "medicine" points as well to the importance of their cultural and political roles in their own communities at times of destructive change. Murray also explores the ways in which Indian and African writers later reformulated the models developed by white observers, as demonstrated through the work of Charles Chesnutt and Simon Pokagon and then in the later conjunctions of modernism and ethnography in the 1920s and 1930s, through the work of Zora Neale Hurston, Zitkala Sa, and others. Later sections demonstrate how contemporary writers including Ishmael Reed and Leslie Silko deal with the revaluation of traditional beliefs as spiritual resources against a background of New Age spirituality and postmodern conceptions of racial and ethnic identity.
Download or read book Spirit in the Stone written by Mark Bahti and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Native American fetishes: charming animal carvings, indigenous art, or objects of power? Fetishes have different meanings to different Native peoples. Behind each carving are traditional stories and beliefs. In this new revised edition of Spirit in the Stone, well-known dealer and scholar of Native American art Mark Bahti explores the roles the carvings play, the artists who create them, the history of fetish carvings through the twentieth century, the stories about the animals and other objects, as well as the materials favored by carvers.
Download or read book Native American Spirit Beings written by Jeanne Nagle and published by Encyclopaedia Britannica. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses Native American spirituality and provides readers with in-depth information about numerous Native American spirit beings. Detailed material on Native American religious traditions, beliefs by culture area, and a complete chapter on nature worship are also included.
Download or read book Native American Studies History Books Mythology Culture Linguistic Studies 22 Book Collection written by Lewis Spence and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-16 with total page 4342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Native American Studies: History Books, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies is an ambitious anthology that encapsulates the rich tapestry of Native American life, encapsulating its mythology, linguistic diversity, cultural practices, and historical narratives. This collection is characterized by its variety of literary styles, ranging from firsthand accounts and scholarly studies to comprehensive historical analyses and mythological explorations. The assortment of works within this anthology not only highlights the breadth and depth of Native American history and culture but also underscores the significance of these narratives in the broader context of American history. Significant for its diversity and scholarly merit, this anthology serves as a testament to the complex legacy of Native American communities and their enduring influence on the fabric of American society. The contributing authors and editors, including pivotal figures such as Lewis Spence, Cyrus Thomas, and Franz Boas, bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the exploration of these themes. Their collective backgrounds, spanning anthropology, linguistics, history, and ethnography, align with various cultural and literary movements that have sought to preserve and understand Native American heritage. The anthology provides a platform for these diverse voices, each contributing to a more nuanced and comprehensive understanding of Native American societies and their legacy. Their works collectively navigate the intersections of cultural identity, historical continuity, and the dynamic changes faced by Native American communities through time. This collection offers readers a unique opportunity to delve into the complexities of Native American history, mythology, culture, and linguistics through a curated selection of influential works. It is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in understanding the multifaceted narrative of Native American communities. By engaging with these texts, readers are invited to explore a vast array of perspectives and themes, fostering a deeper appreciation for the richness of Native American traditions and the significance of their continued study. The anthology beckons readers to embark on a scholarly journey that bridges the past with the present, contributing to a greater appreciation and understanding of America's indigenous heritage.
Download or read book Native American Owned and Operated Arts and Crafts Businesses written by United States. Indian Arts and Crafts Board and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
