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This is a new book that is packed with with some awesome photographs including over 175 color and 75 black and white pictures. Also included in each of the 5 sections, depicting the art of different parts of the country, are Native American stories and legends that have been passed down from generation to generation for many centuries.
The name of the book is "Native American Art And Folklore, A Cultural Celebration". It is edited by David Campbell. It is a 12" by 9- 1/2" new hardcover book. It has a beautiful color dustjacket on it also. There are 220 pages in the book of which none are wasted space.
The book is divided into these 5 sections:
The Art and Folklore of the Eastern Tribes
The Art and Folklore of the Southwest Tribes
The Art and Folklore of the Plains and Basin Tribes
The Art and Folklore of the California and Northwest Coast Tribes
The Art and Folklore of the Arctic People
Each section includes facts on the specific group or tribes that resided in that particular part of the country, including things like their living arrangements, their religious beliefs, their methods of transportation, the political set-up of their tribes, and much more great information. Also included are places that their art, (both ancient and modern) can be viewed today, listing specific museums and other places of interest.
Each section includes many legends and stories.
A few examples from different sections of the book are listed below:
The Creation of the Human Race (A Seneca Legend)
Summer Conquers Winter (A Seneca Legend)
The Great Spirit Overpowers the Cold and Frost of Winter (A Seneca Legend)
The Creation of the World (A Pima Legend)
The Great Flood (A Zia Legend)
The Creation of Mankind and the Flood (A Pima Legend)
The Story of Thunder Medicine (A Blackfoot Legend)
The Story of the First Horses (A Blackfoot Legend
The First Man and Woman (A Yurok Legend)
The Origin of Light (A Miwok Legend)
How Old Man Above Created the World (A Shasta Legend)
The Origin of Fire (An Inuit Legend)
That is just a small sample of the many stories and legends included in this large book.
Along with these legends there are many stunning photographs of the art that was done (and continues to be done) by these Native Americans.
Some of the pictures include things like Eagle Feather War Bonnets, Ceremonial Pipes, Baskets, Love Flutes, Quivers, Ghost Dance Shirt, Many different sculptures and paintings, moccasins, Arrow Points, Rattles, Spears, Bowls, Baby Cradles, Masks, Blankets, Totem Poles, Scrimshaws, Pictorial Calendars, and the list goes on and on.
There are also many historic photographs included in the book, taken of individuals and tribes from all parts of the country.
I could go on and on but I believe I've given a good cross-section of what is included in this book. In retrospect it may have been easier to tell what is NOT included. This book contains an unbelievable amount of information and great photographs and the winning bidder is sure to be very pleased with their purchase.
This is just another book that we feel complements so well some of the other hand-crafted items that we have available for purchase. Anyone who loves Native American art and the stories and religion that is behind much of that art will absolutely love this book. It could easily become their favorite.
If this book interests you and you have any questions about it, please Contact Us and we will return your email or telephone call as soon as we receive it.
The name of the book is "Native American Art And Folklore, A Cultural Celebration". It is edited by David Campbell. It is a 12" by 9- 1/2" new hardcover book. It has a beautiful color dustjacket on it also. There are 220 pages in the book of which none are wasted space.
The book is divided into these 5 sections:
The Art and Folklore of the Southwest Tribes
The Art and Folklore of the Plains and Basin Tribes
The Art and Folklore of the California and Northwest Coast Tribes
The Art and Folklore of the Arctic People
Each section includes facts on the specific group or tribes that resided in that particular part of the country, including things like their living arrangements, their religious beliefs, their methods of transportation, the political set-up of their tribes, and much more great information. Also included are places that their art, (both ancient and modern) can be viewed today, listing specific museums and other places of interest.
Each section includes many legends and stories.
A few examples from different sections of the book are listed below:
Summer Conquers Winter (A Seneca Legend)
The Great Spirit Overpowers the Cold and Frost of Winter (A Seneca Legend)
The Creation of the World (A Pima Legend)
The Great Flood (A Zia Legend)
The Creation of Mankind and the Flood (A Pima Legend)
The Story of Thunder Medicine (A Blackfoot Legend)
The Story of the First Horses (A Blackfoot Legend
The First Man and Woman (A Yurok Legend)
The Origin of Light (A Miwok Legend)
How Old Man Above Created the World (A Shasta Legend)
The Origin of Fire (An Inuit Legend)
That is just a small sample of the many stories and legends included in this large book.
Along with these legends there are many stunning photographs of the art that was done (and continues to be done) by these Native Americans.
Some of the pictures include things like Eagle Feather War Bonnets, Ceremonial Pipes, Baskets, Love Flutes, Quivers, Ghost Dance Shirt, Many different sculptures and paintings, moccasins, Arrow Points, Rattles, Spears, Bowls, Baby Cradles, Masks, Blankets, Totem Poles, Scrimshaws, Pictorial Calendars, and the list goes on and on.
There are also many historic photographs included in the book, taken of individuals and tribes from all parts of the country.
I could go on and on but I believe I've given a good cross-section of what is included in this book. In retrospect it may have been easier to tell what is NOT included. This book contains an unbelievable amount of information and great photographs and the winning bidder is sure to be very pleased with their purchase.
This is just another book that we feel complements so well some of the other hand-crafted items that we have available for purchase. Anyone who loves Native American art and the stories and religion that is behind much of that art will absolutely love this book. It could easily become their favorite.
If this book interests you and you have any questions about it, please Contact Us and we will return your email or telephone call as soon as we receive it.
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