Tusayan Katcinas; Volume 15

Tusayan Katcinas; Volume 15

Jesse Walter Fewkes

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
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Antropología social y cultural, etnografía
ISBN:
9781145503434
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'Tusayan Katcinas,' Volume 15, by Jesse Walter Fewkes, offers a detailed exploration of the religious and ceremonial practices of the Hopi people. This ethnographic study, originally published in 1897, provides invaluable insights into the significance and symbolism of Katcinas within Hopi culture. Fewkes meticulously documents the various Katcinas, their roles in rituals, and their representation in art and daily life. This volume is an essential resource for anthropologists, art historians, and anyone interested in Native American cultures. Fewkes’s work stands as a crucial record of Hopi traditions, offering a window into the spiritual beliefs and artistic expressions of this unique community. The detailed descriptions and illustrations make this a compelling and informative read for both scholars and general readers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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