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The nightway : a history and a history of documentation of a Navajo ceremonial / James C. Faris.

Faris, James C. (Author).

Record details

  • ISBN: 0826311989
  • ISBN: 9780826311986
  • Physical Description: xii, 288 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: Albuquerque : University of New Mexico Press, ©1990.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-267) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- The nightway recorded -- The Hataalii -- Organizing vision: The nightway sandpaintings -- Ceremonial material culture: Nightway Jish -- The Klah nightway text: Wheelright MS 1-1-80 -- Conclusions.
Subject:
Navajo Indians > Rites and ceremonies.
Navajo Indians > Medicine.
Navajo Indians > Study and teaching > History.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Lummi Library E 99 .N3 R53 F37 1990 284784 Stacks Reshelving -