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American Indians: The First Nation. Native North American Life, Myth And Art

Larry J. Zimmerman

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Description:This handsomely illustrated introduction to North America's diverse indigenous cultures explores the powerful relationship between Native Americans and the land--a connection that is preserved in a rich tradition of storytelling. Presented here, in words and pictures, is a wealth of native artistry--beautifully decorated objects fashioned out of every conceivable gift of nature. Here, too, are themes that have long fired the imagination: creation stories; dreams and visions; epic hero and trickster figures; the healing powers of shamans and holy people; sand paintings and medicine wheels; hunting ceremonies; and male and female rites of passage. These major topics, and many more, are interpreted visually through iconography, pattern, motif, and symbolism, as well as in terms of their underlying historical and spiritual significance. Written by a leading anthropologist, this is a striking survey of Native American cultural heritage. Larry J. Zimmerman, former Professor of Anthropology and Visiting Professor of American Indian and Native Studies at the University of Iowa, is now Head of Archaeology at the Minnesota Historical Society. He is also the author of "Native North America."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with American Indians: The First Nation. Native North American Life, Myth And Art. To get started finding American Indians: The First Nation. Native North American Life, Myth And Art, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: This handsomely illustrated introduction to North America's diverse indigenous cultures explores the powerful relationship between Native Americans and the land--a connection that is preserved in a rich tradition of storytelling. Presented here, in words and pictures, is a wealth of native artistry--beautifully decorated objects fashioned out of every conceivable gift of nature. Here, too, are themes that have long fired the imagination: creation stories; dreams and visions; epic hero and trickster figures; the healing powers of shamans and holy people; sand paintings and medicine wheels; hunting ceremonies; and male and female rites of passage. These major topics, and many more, are interpreted visually through iconography, pattern, motif, and symbolism, as well as in terms of their underlying historical and spiritual significance. Written by a leading anthropologist, this is a striking survey of Native American cultural heritage. Larry J. Zimmerman, former Professor of Anthropology and Visiting Professor of American Indian and Native Studies at the University of Iowa, is now Head of Archaeology at the Minnesota Historical Society. He is also the author of "Native North America."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with American Indians: The First Nation. Native North American Life, Myth And Art. To get started finding American Indians: The First Nation. Native North American Life, Myth And Art, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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