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A Navaho Sand Painting Blanket

A Navaho Sand Painting Blanket

Sapir, Edward

Paperback

20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesIndividual Artists

ISBN10: 1163169099
ISBN13: 9781163169094
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Navaho Sand Painting Blanket is a book written by anthropologist Edward Sapir. The book is a detailed account of the Navajo tribe's sand painting ceremony and the significance of the sand painting blanket used in the ceremony. The Navajo tribe is known for their intricate sand paintings, which are created using colored sand and are believed to have healing powers.Sapir's book provides a comprehensive understanding of the Navajo sand painting ceremony, including its historical and cultural significance. The author delves into the symbolism of the sand paintings, the rituals involved in the ceremony, and the role of the sand painting blanket in the ceremony.The book also explores the Navajo people's beliefs and spirituality, as well as their connection to the natural world. Sapir's writing is informative and engaging, providing readers with a deep understanding of the Navajo tribe's traditions and customs.Overall, A Navaho Sand Painting Blanket is an essential read for anyone interested in Native American culture and spirituality, as well as those interested in anthropology and ethnography. Sapir's book is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers, as well as for anyone seeking to learn more about the Navajo tribe and their traditions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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