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PLAINS INDIANS REGALIA AND CUSTOMS by
Michael "Bad
Hand" Terry.This original study
of Plains Indian cultures of the 19th century is presented through
the use of period writings, paintings and early photography that
relate how life was carried out. The author juxtaposes the sources
with new research and modern color photography of specific replica
items. Thereby, the past comes to life and today's readers learn
this history with concrete examples to which they relate. The
comprehensive text documents the seven major tribes: Blackfeet,
Cheyenne, Comanche, Crow, Hidatsa, Mandan, and Lakota. Observations
of Plains Indian men's and women's habits include procuring food,
dancing, developing spiritual beliefs, and experiencing daily life.
Prominent leaders and average members of the tribes are introduced
and major incidents are explained. True stories come to light
through objects that relate to each incident and personality. With
an understanding of these cultures, readers learn basic similarities
of all people, ancient to present, including today's multi-cultural
society. Hardcover: 224 pages Publisher: Schiffer Publishing,
Ltd. (August 28, 2010) ISBN-13: 978-0764335365 Product Dimensions:
11.1 x 8.7 x 1.2 inches
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TAOS PUEBLO - Painted Stories
by Jonathan Warm Day New!
Artist Jonathan Warm Day employs
a striking contemporary visual expression to allow
us a candid view into the intimate communal life of
Taos Pueblo as it was long ago. His charming
primitive style, love of vivid color and strong use
of space are distinctive elements of his work. His
paintings are animated, open and warmly inviting,
revealing the enchanting serenity and gracefulness
of life lived close to nature. Jonathan is also
inspired by his mother, Eva Mirabal (Eah-Ha-Wa), who
was a well-known artist herself, and by his strong
connection to the private spiritual life of his
Pueblo community. As appealing as this rich pastoral
world is, it is vanishing quickly, even in Warm
Day’s lifetime. He is committed, therefore, to
preserving his cultural heritage as best he can
through his paintings, faithful as they are to both
the timeless and the momentary. Thus he gives to his
children—and to all of us—a remarkable record of a
Native lifestyle, intimately known and!
nostalgically recalled." (Taos Talking Picture
Festival program) Taos Pueblo artist Jonathan
Warm Day depicts scenes of Pueblo life drawn from
his many childhood memories, following his people
through the four seasons in story and art. His
intricate and brilliantly colored original acrylic
paintings illuminate the writing, which describes
the traditions and customs that are now part of the
heritage of the people of Taos Pueblo. This is a
book to be cherished by children and adults alike.
55
pages; 10.6 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches ; Format: Hard cover; 2009;
978-1574160802
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NATIVE
AMERICAN NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Gary Robinson and Illustrated by
Jesse T. Hummingbird
An
innovative retelling of the classic Christmas tale, Native American
Night Before Christmas presents a whimsical look at a Native
American Christmas Eve, when Old Red Shirt (the Indian Santa Claus)
comes a-calling on his wooden sleigh pulled by a team of flying
white buffalo. Jesse Hummingbird's inspired illustration transform
the author's playful adaptation into a fresh and modern work of art.
A delight for people of all ages and cultures. Winner of the 2010
Moonbeam Award for Holiday Books. 40 pages;
12.5 x 8.1 x 0.5 inches; Hardcover;
2007; 978-1574160932
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KATERI - NATIVE AMERICAN
SAINT: The Life and Miracles of Kateri Tekakwitha By
Giovanna Paponetti
Kateri,
Native American Saint takes the reader into the world of 17th
Century Native Americans and Catholic missionaries. Kateri
Tekakwitha (1656-1680), The Lily of the Mohawks, was a Native
American woman born near the Canadian border in present-day
Auriesville, New York. She was Beatified by Pope John Paul II on
June 22, 1980 and, when canonized, will be the first Native American
woman to achieve Saintly status.
Authored by Taos, NM artist Giovanna Paponetti, the book is
beautifully illustrated with 21 full-color images from an altar
screen that Giovanna was commissioned in 2005 to paint for the
Church of St. John the Baptist at Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo in New
Mexico, the oldest Parish in the United States. These extraordinary
paintings feature significant chapters from Kateri's early years,
her life as a Christian, and miracles following her death at age 24.
This book is a must-have collector's item. 56 pages; 10.2 x 8.3 x
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ITS SACRED BLUE LAKE by Marcia Keegan
Twenty
years ago the Indians of Taos Pueblo won a centuries-old struggle to
regain control over their sacred Blue Lake and the surrounding
50,000 acres of land. Keegan, author of Enduring Culture: A Century
of Photography of the Southwest Indians, tells the story of the Taos
Indians' struggles against Spanish, Mexican, and American attempts
to suppress their religion and confiscate their land from the 16th
to the 20th centuries. Generously illustrated, this book provides a
sympathetic and colorful introduction to the history, culture, and
traditions of this persevering people. Recommended for public
libraries. 71 pages; Size: 10.3 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches; Hardcover; 2010;
978-1574160994
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LEGENDS OF THE IROQUOIS by Joanne Shenandoah and Douglas M. George-Kanentiio
Shenandoah-Tekalihwa:khwa and
George-Kanentiio retell nine traditional Iroquois
tales. In a series of creation stories, readers
learn how Skywoman fell from the world above, how
the animals spread mud on the back of a turtle to
catch her and the Earth was born, how the moon was
formed, and how human beings were created. Other
tales describe the origin of the dancing star
constellation and of the evergreen. One selection
tells "How the Bear Clan Became Healers" and another
describes a sea creature in Lake Ontario. Full-color
single- and double-page spreads and black-and-white
pen-and-ink drawings depict the action and provide
cultural details. The dignity and clarity so much a
part of Native American storytelling are evident in
this volume. Selections
in Skywoman subtly work in Iroquois traditions. The
combination of solid writing and evocative artwork
make this book worthwhile. 108 pages,
10.1 x 8.9 x 0.5 inches, Hardcover; 1998;
978-0940666993 $
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BEHIND: The Dark Legacy of Indian Mission Boarding Schools by Tim
Giago
"Provocative, riveting, chilling,
persuasive, original Â…" --Ryan Wilson (Oglala
Lakota), President, National Indian Education
Association
Children Left Behind: The Dark
Legacy of Indian Mission Boarding Schools is a
must read. Tim Giago, who spent his childhood at one
of these schools, examines the unholy alliance
between church and state that tried to destroy the
culture and spirituality of generations of Indian
children. Provocative, riveting, chilling,
persuasive, and original, this book leaves the
reader overwhelmed. Describing almost inexpressible
cruelties and triumphs, Giago pulls us into the
boarding school experience. He challenges Indian
Country to co-exist with the truth of what actually
happened at these schools. Only then can we heal and
avoid acquiescence to a system that has crushed so
many souls. The book is a triumph, and a major event
in Indian education." Ryan Wilson, Oglala Lakota,
President, National Indian Education Association
"Children Left Behind,
written by respected journalist Tim Giago, is a
fascinating mix of personal stories and history
about the role of government and mission boarding
schools in the lives of Native people. The book
provides the reader with the cultural and historical
context for many of the problems encountered by
Native American families in the early 21st century."
(Wilma Mankiller, Former Principal Chief of the
Cherokee Nation) . 166 pages; 8.8 x 6 x 0.5 inches; Softcover;
978-1574160864
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SOUTHWEST INDIAN COOKBOOK by
Marcia Keegan
"Striking color photographs and
an informative and beguiling text and recipes on the
food and folklore . . . a loving and poetic
presentation of both the cuisines and the people
behind them." --New York Times "An amazing mix
of history, folklore, photography and recipes from
the American Southwest . . . The recipes are direct
and easy. An excellent addition to any cook s
library." -New England Review of Books.
This richly descriptive book includes recipes and
folklore about the preparation of food by Southwest
Indians. A bestselling favorite, which delights the
palate and the eye, this cookbook ventures beyond
mere recipes into the hearts and souls of the Pueblo
and Navajo Indians. In these native cultures, the
growth of food and its preparation are intimately
tied to religious ceremony. The 44
full-color photos depict rituals, dances and
ceremonies connected with the planting and gathering
of crops, together with scenes of home life showing
preparation of food. Accompanying text is drawn from
quotations of the author s Pueblo and Navajo
friends, illuminating the beliefs and rituals that
are inseparable from daily life. 120 pages; 8.9 x 6
x 0.4 inches; 978-0940666030 $ 14.95 + s/h
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SUN-PAINTED MAN by Phillip F. Schuster
Sun-Painted Man is a historical novel of intrigue, with real and
fictional characters and events. Inspired by the true story of
Red-Boy, a young Indian veteran who returns to the Blackfeet
reservation in Montana still fighting the ghosts of the First World
War. The suffering he sees people freezing in the brutal winter
cold, plagued by diseases that could be cured with food and medicine
drives him to action. Along the way, he makes powerful enemies by
speaking out against the abuses and corruption visited upon his
tribe. Red-Boy's enemies retaliate by falsely accusing him of rape
and rigging his trial. He is sentenced to twenty years in
Leavenworth prison. His only hope for freedom is a New England
businessman the adopted son of Curly Bear, a Blackfeet chief who
works tirelessly to expose the lies of those who plotted to convict
him. Based on the actual diaries, court papers and photographs
belonging to the author's great-uncle, Christian F. Schuster, who
lived with the Blackfeet, spoke their language and knew their
culture intimately. 356 pages; 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches; 978-1574160970
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ALLAN HOUSER:
An American Master by W. Jackson Rushing III
The art
world's best-known Native American artist, the Chiricahua Apache
sculptor and painter Allan Houser (1914-1994) was one of the
towering figures of 20th-century art. His larger-than-life sculpture
Sacred Rain Arrow welcomed athletes to the 2002 Winter
Olympics; his powerfully moving bronze Offering of the Sacred
Pipe, created for the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, has
become a worldwide symbol of peace. In 1992 Houser (Haozous in his
native language) became the first Native American to receive the
country's highest art award, the National Medal of Arts. This
beautifully illustrated volume is the first art-historical treatment
of Houser's entire career. The author, a noted historian of Native
American art, discusses the artist's work in relation to his Apache
origins and places it in the context of the art of the 20th century.
Interest in this beloved artist will undoubtedly soar with the
retrospective exhibition of Houser's work, one of two shows to
inaugurate the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian
in September 2004. About the Author: W. Jackson Rushing III,
professor of art history at the University of Houston, is a noted
authority on Native American art in the 20th century. He has
published numerous books and articles on Native American art, in
particular its relationship to 20th-century modernism. Color photos,
256 pages; 10-1/3 x 12-1/4; (cloth); 0810943263
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ALLURE OF TURQUOISE
by Arnold Vigil; Photographs by Mark Nohl
This revised second edition of The Allure of Turquoise,
originally published 10 years ago, offers an illuminating look at
the cherished gemstone that has come to symbolize the culture and
history of the Southwest. Two brand new chapters, updated original
chapters, additional photographs and a revamped format mark this
absorbing, informative and visually stunning book. The powerful
allure of New Mexico's crown jewel comes alive through a diverse
collection of feature stories contributed by some of the state's
best writers. Their work delves into many facets of turquoise, from
the miracle of its geological creation and its centuries-old mining
history to its significance and use in the lives of Native
Americans. Intriguing chapters touch on the mystery of old pawn, the
treasures that reside in the world's first Turquoise Museum, the
innovative artistry of New Mexico's contemporary native jewelers and
how to distinguish the genuine article from cheap imitations.
Readers will find plenty of turquoise lore and a fascinating essay
on the strange-but-true relationship between ants and the blue-green
stone. Published by New Mexico Magazine Distributed by University of
New Mexico Press Arnold Vigil is book editor for New Mexico
Magazine. Color photographs, 108 pages; 7 x 9, paperback;
950937206873
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AMERICAN INDIAN
BASKETS I: By Dr. Gregory and Angie Yan Schaaf
1,500 Artist Biographies. About the American Indian Art
Series:"The Bible of Native Arts!" (Native Peoples Magazine)
"The volume will for decades remain a primary resource. "(Dr. Bruce
Bernstain, Smithsonian Institute, National Museum of the American
Indian). "We applaud the efforts of Dr. Gregory Schaaf in his
American Indian Art Series." (Susan Pourian, The Indian Craft Shop,
Department of Interior). This volume profiles over 1,500
American Indian basket makers over the past two centuries from the
Southwest, Great Basin and California. Baskets II will
feature weavers of Northwest, Alaska, Western Canada, Plateau and
Great Plains. Baskets III will feature weavers of the Great Lakes,
Northeast, Eastern Canada, Atlantic Seaboard, Southeast, Gulf Coast,
Mexico, Central and South America. This book was created with
the cooperation of American Indian artists. Through personal
interviews, archival research and artist surveys, information was
collected in 25 fields, including the artist’s tribe, clan, active
years, type of baskets, lifespan, family relationships, education,
teachers, students, awards, exhibitions, collections, forms,
techniques, materials, favorite designs and publications. Many
artists completed a personal statement, “I enjoy creating artwork,
because . . .” Some wrote or narrated autobiographical statements.
About the author: Gregory Schaaf, Ph.D. (Cherokee) is the author of
"The American Indian Art Series," featuring biographical profiles
about almost 10,000 American Indian artists. He earned a doctorate
in Native American history and a separate degree in art history from
the University of California, Santa Barbara. After a distinguished
career as a university professor of Native American Studies, he now
serves as Director of the Center for Indigenous Arts & Cultures in
Santa Fe, New Mexico.As a recognized scholar, he addressed the
United Nations and testified before the United States Senate on
Indian affairs. Dr. Schaaf has served as an historian for Hopi
elders for sixteen years, as well as working for the Mohawk, Oneida,
Delaware, Chumash and other Indian nations. He is a tribally
enrolled member and serves as advisor to the Chief of the Northern
Cherokee Nation. He continues to work directly with American Indian
communities and schools, developing educational and art projects.
Articles about his work have appeared in the Los Angeles Times,
New York Times, National Geographic and People Magazine.
Color photographs, 344 pages; 9 x 12, (cloth) $65.00
0977665208
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TRANSFORMATIONS: The Jewelry of Denise & Samuel Wallace by
Lois Sherr Dubin
The Wallace’s
innovative jewelry explores a contemporary style that is rooted in
the traditions of Denise’s Chugach culture. The Wallaces are
storytellers who use fossil ivory, silver, and richly colored stones
as their medium rather than words. 240 pages; 330 photos (300
full color); 3 maps, 9-1/2 X11, (cloth) 0974380628
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BLANKET WEAVING IN THE
SOUTHWEST By Joe Ben Wheat
Presenting a
new view of southwestern textile history that goes beyond any other
book on the subject, this massive work describes the evolution of
southwestern textiles from the early historic period to the late
nineteenth century, establishes a revised chronology for its
development, and traces significant changes in materials,
techniques, and designs. Wheat discusses and evaluates the distinct
traits of the Pueblo, Navajo, and Spanish American blanket weaving
traditions and demonstrates these features through more than 200
photos, including 191 color plates depicting a vast array of chief
blankets, shoulder blankets, ponchos, sarapes, diyugi, mantas, and
dresses. Dozens of line drawings demonstrate the fine points of
technique concerning weaves, edge finishes, and corner tassels. This
is an essential resource for anyone who appreciates the intricacy of
these outstanding creations. Despite many popularized accounts,
serious gaps have existed in our understanding of these
textiles--gaps that one man devoted years of scholarly attention to
address. During much of his career, anthropologist Joe Ben Wheat
(1916-1997) earned a reputation as a preeminent authority on
southwestern and plains prehistory. Beginning in 1972, he turned his
scientific methods and considerable talents to historical questions
as well. He visited dozens of museums to study thousands of
nineteenth-century textiles, oversaw chemical tests of dyes from
hundreds of yarns, and sought out obscure archives to research the
material and documentary basis for textile development. His goal was
to establish a key for southwestern textile identification based on
the traits that distinguish the Pueblo, Navajo, and Spanish American
blanket weaving traditions--and thereby provide a better way of
identifying and dating pieces of unknown origin. Wheat's years of
research resulted in a masterful classification scheme for
southwestern textiles--and a book that establishes an essential
baseline for understanding craft production.
444 pages; Color
plates, B&W illustrations & diagrams, 8-1/2 x 11; (cloth);
0816523045.
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CHANGING
HANDS: Art Without Reservation, 1: Contemporary Native American
Art from the Southwest. Edited by David Revere McFadden &
Ellen Napiura Taubman
Changing Hands: Art Without Reservation is a landmark new
series of three titles that assembles, documents, interprets, and
explores the rich diversity of craft, art, and design being produced
today by contemporary Native American artists. Works included in the
volumes have been selected on aesthetic merits rather than
ethnological grounds, and so together form a notable contribution to
the study of contemporary art in general. The first volume, which
looks at Native American art of the Southwest, focuses on the work
of nearly ninety of the most exciting and innovative artists of the
region, working in a variety of media, from clay to glass, from
fiber to jewelry, and from metal to wood, as well as mixed media.
Over two hundred magnificent color images reveal the often
provocative and satirical work of such artists as Diego Romero,
Roxanne Swentzell, and Virgil Ortiz, as well as cutting-edge
experimentalism from such potters as Tammy Garcia, such glass
artists as Tony Jojola, and such jewelers as Dylan Poblano.
Personal statements by artists accompany the works, which are
further illuminated by essays and commentaries from respected
experts in the field, including David Revere McFadden, Ellen Napiura
Taubman, Bruce Bernstein, and Dexter Cirillo. A bibliography of
Native American art today has also been included. Above all, this
series offers a unique opportunity to appreciate the dazzling work
of pioneers defying traditional Native American cultural
stereotypes, and of younger artists exploring their own new ground.
With two further volumes planned, covering contemporary Native
American art from California, Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest, the
Great Lakes, the Plains, the Southeast, and the East Coast, this
series will be an essential companion for collectors and anyone
interested in Native American culture. Color photographs, 9-1/4 x
11-1/2, (cloth) 1858941881
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DREAMS & VISIONS
By Rosemary Diaz
Dreams and visons are the pathways to the spirit. Cherish all life
and the spirit in all things to discover the gifts of wisdom,
insight and patience. Combining museum artwork with inspirational
poetry by Rosemary Diaz, the Dreams & Visions gift book
celebrates our connection to the circle of life. Color
illustrations, 32 pages., 6-1/2 x 4-3/4, IAIDREAMS (cloth)
951928816312
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THE ENDURING NAVAHO
By Laura
Gilpin
Within the boundaries of their 25,0000-square-mile reservation,
more than 100,000 Navajo People, the largest tribe of Indians in
North America, are striving for existence on a land not productive
enough to sustain their increasing population. They are striving not
only to exist, but also to meet an encroaching way of life with
which they are, in a large measure, unfamiliar.
Classic volume of large-format black and white photographs by
Laura Gilpin, a beautiful testimony to the Navajo people. 321
pages, 8-1/2 x 11, UTXENDURING; paperback; 0292720580
Price: $34.95
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HOME: Native
People in the Southwest Edited by Ann Marshall
300 color photographs, 192 pp., 9-1/4 x 11-1/4, UNMHOMEPB (paper)
$35.00Home is the unifying theme in this beautiful, engaging and
informative book. Native peoples along the Rio Grande, on the mesas,
in plateau country, in the Colorado River Valley and throughout the
Southwest share their expressions of home—their connectedness to the
lands they have inhabited for centuries—through a glorious array of
art. Page after page depicts dazzling color illustrations of
exquisite pottery, jewelry, textiles, clothing, basketry and
woodcarvings, interwoven with poetry, personal stories and
descriptions of the groups’ homelands and cultural traditions. 300
color photographs, 192 pp., 9-1/4 x 11-1/4, UNMHOMEPB; paperback;
0934351759
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