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Author : Edward A. Kennard
Publisher : Kiva Publishing
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Hopi Indians
ISBN : 1885772289
A collection of paintings of Hopi kachinas by Edwin Earle, who lived in Oraibi from 1935-36, is accompanied by detailed descriptions and explanations of kachina ceremonies.
Author : Ray John de Aragon
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467150545
Pull on the uncanny threads from the legendary tapestry of New Mexico's Native American heritage. Ancient Indian history and present Native American cultures are woven together in the Land of Enchantment. The threads of these tales stretch back to Mimbres burial grounds and prehistoric trade routes. Stories and traditions tie the land to its people, in spite of the cycles of slaughter and theft that have threatened to pluck them apart. Descend into the kivas of Chaco Canyon or seek out the high mountains where the clouds mark the stones. From legends of the Salt Woman to the legacy of the Ghost Dance, Ray John de Aragon examines the mysteries of the mesas.
Author : Ron Pecina,Bob Pecina
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Art
ISBN : 0764344293
The Hopi Indian's rich culture and exciting religious ceremonies continue to thrive. However, outsiders have limited opportunity to witness the exciting Katsina dances and ceremonies of the Hopi, save through the well-known and much prized kachina dolls the Katsina spiritually inform. Presenting work from a select set of recognizable Hopi artists, this book relates the detailed history and culture of the Hopis in tandem with their creative efforts to showcase that framework: from remarkable paintings to the kachina sculptures and dolls that manifest as physical representations of the Katsinam, the Hopis' spiritual beings. These pieces complement the Pecina's studious and informative narrative of chronological vignettes and text based on a careful selection of events in Hopi history, oral teachings of great cultural significance, and legends of the Katsinam. Hopi Kachinas presents a clear and meticulous portrait of the Hopis beliefs, history, legends, their Katsina celebrations, and the personas of the Katsinam. This book illuminates the stage of study for scholars, and is vital for students of the Hopi culture.
Author : Barton Wright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Dolls
ISBN : OCLC:476943692
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Sunstone Press
Page : 68 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781611391367
This collection of American Indian legends was gathered by Gene Meany Hodge from authentic sources in the 1930s and centers around the sacred supernatural personages of the American Pueblo Indians called Kachinas (pronounced Kah-chee-nahs). Mrs. Hodge wrote: “All in all the Kachinas are lovable and kindly supernaturals who bring rain and other blessings to the people.” The legends of the Kachinas are a unifying and cohesive force in the continuance of Native American social history. In these stories, you discover why Kachinas wear feathers, how Tihkuyi created the game animals, why the war chiefs abandoned latiku, how the rattlesnakes came to be what they are and other events from the past. This book makes an ideal companion to “Coyote Tales from the Indian Pueblos,” also published by Sunstone Press.
Author : Carolyn Keene
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-17
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481450126
When Nancy arrives at the McGuire’s fitness ranch in Arizona, she discovers that the future of the ranch is being threatened by unexplained accidents. Teaming up with a ghost, Nancy begins her search for a precious collection of ancient Kachina dolls that may unlock the motives of her elusive adversary. Will the person determined to prevent the ranch from operating succeed?
Author : Neil David,J. Brent Ricks
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2007-01-16
Category : Hopi mythology
ISBN : PSU:000065155066
The Hopi Indians have had Kachinas in their religion for over one thousand years. Over the years many works have been published about the Kachinas. Most of these have discussed them from the white man's interpretation of what the Hopi have told him. This book gives readers the perspective of the Hopis. The seventy-nine Kachinas depicted in this book were painted by Neil David, Sr., a Hopi-Tewa from First Mesa, in the village of Hano, Arizona. The paintings show both the front and back of each Kachina; that is the entire costume of the Kachina. The descriptions of the Kachinas have come from the mouths of various Hopi. They discuss differences in the Kachinas as they appear on each of the three Southwest mesas where the Hopi make their home. The Kachinas which appear in this book are, in general, rare and unusual Kachinas and will enlighten those who wish to learn about and appreciate theKachinas, Spirit Beings of the Hopi.
Author : Facts On File, Incorporated
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Indian mythology
ISBN : 9781438133119
Presents detailed coverage of the deities, legendary heroes and heroines, important animals, objects, and places that make up the mythic lore of the many peoples of North America.
Author : Helga Teiwes
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-27
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780816549481
Much has been written about the popular kachina dolls carved by the Hopi Indians of northern Arizona, but little has been revealed about the artistry behind them. Now Helga Teiwes describes the development of this art form from early traditional styles to the action-style kachina dolls made popular in galleries throughout the world, and on to the kachina sculptures that have evolved in the last half of the 1980s. Teiwes explains the role of the Katsina spirit in Hopi religion and that of the kachina doll—the carved representation of a Katsina—in the ritual and economic life of the Hopis. In tracing the history of the kachina doll in Hopi culture, she shows how these wooden figures have changed since carvers came to be influenced by their marketability among Anglos and how their carving has been characterized by increasingly refined techniques. Unique to this book are Teiwes's description of the most recent trends in kachina doll carving and her profiles of twenty-seven modern carvers, including such nationally known artists as Alvin James Makya and Cecil Calnimptewa. Enhancing the text are more than one hundred photographs, including twenty-five breathtaking color plates that bring to life the latest examples of this popular art form.
Author : Brenda Rosen
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1402765363
Mythical creatures that come from the land, sea, air, and beyond your wildest imagination ... -- p.[4] of cover.
Author : W. Ben Hunt
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 62 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547068112
This book is intended to be an introduction to Kachina Dolls— figures carved, typically from cottonwood root, by the Hopi tribe, who reside in Arizona, to instruct young girls and new brides about katsinas or katsinam, the immortal beings that bring rain, control other aspects of the natural world and society, and act as messengers between humans and the spirit world.
Author : Patricia Ann Lynch
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Indian mythology
ISBN : 9781438119946
Features over four hundred entries that explore such topics as the core beliefs of various tribes, creation accounts, and recurrent themes throughout North American native cultures. The beliefs of many Native American peoples emphasize a close relationship between people and the natural world, including geographical features such as mountains and lakes, and animals such as whales and bison. Therefore, many of the myths of these peoples are stories of strange occurrences where animals or forces of nature and people interact. These stories are full of vitality and have captured the attention of young people, in many cases, for centuries. Native American Mythology A to Z presents detailed coverage of the deities, legendary heroes and heroines, important animals, objects, and places that make up the mythic lore of the many peoples of North America from northern Mexico into the Arctic Circle. A comprehensive reference written for young people and illustrated throughout, this volume brings to life many Native American myths, traditions, and beliefs. Offering an in depth look at various aspects of Native American myths that are often left unexplained in other books on the subject, this book is a valuable tool for anyone interested in learning more about various Native American cultures. Coverage includes creation accounts from many Native American cultures; influences on and development of Native American mythology; the effects of geographic region, environment, and climate on myths; core beliefs of numerous tribes; recurrent themes in myths throughout the continent. The beliefs of many Native American peoples emphasize a close relationship between people and the natural world.
Author : Polly Schaafsma
Publisher : UNM Press
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Art
ISBN : 0826309135
The comprehensive book on Indian petroglyphs in the Southwest.
Author : Jonathan S. Day
Publisher : Northland Publishing
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : IND:30000067723647
Here is the essential addition to the collection of anyone who is interested in Kachinas, not only those found on store shelves or in museums, but also those found in Hopi homes. Johnathan Day gives the reader an in-depth look at the differences between contemporary dolls made for collectors and traditional kachinas made for ceremonial use. A rare glimpse into the lives of the carvers, this unique book explains the cultural significance of the kachina and the growing popularity of collecting traditional-style dolls. The ninety color photographs and intimate interviews with the artists will take the reader into an art form that celebrates the cultural depths of the Hopis.
Author : Tamra Andrews
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780195136777
Comprehensive and cross-referenced, this informative volume is a rich introduction to the world of nature as experienced by ancient peoples around the globe. 51 halftones.