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Author:

Simpson, Georgiana Kennedy.

Title:

Navajo ceremonial baskets : sacred symbols, sacred space / Georgiana Kennedy Simpson.

Publisher:

Native Voices,

Copyright Date:

c2003

Description:

viii, 151 p. : col. ill., map ; 26 cm.

Subject:

Navajo baskets--History.
Navajo Indians--Rites and ceremonies.
Navajo weavers.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 138-142) and index.

Contents:

The origin of Navajo ceremony -- The origin of ceremonial baskets -- History and archaeology of Navajo baskets -- Baskets as a reflection of the landscape -- Symbol of life -- Sacred space -- The water jug -- Ceremonial basket etiquette and safekeeping -- Teaching Navajo culture to future generations -- Honoring the weavers.

ISBN:

9781570671180 (pbk.)
1570671184 (pbk.)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)53485212

LCCN:

2003025512

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PTAX572 -- Stewart Memorial Library (Cedar Rapids)

OMAX631 -- Geisler Learning Resource Cntr (Pella)

UTAX115 -- Buena Vista University Library (Storm Lake)

PWAX296 -- Southeastern Community College - West Burlington - Yohe Memorial Library (West Burlington)