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Following the sun and moon : Hopi Kachina tradition / by Alph H. Secakuku ; landscape photography by Owen Seumptewa ; object photography by Craig Smith.
Presents the Hopi Kachina ceremonies from a Hopi's point of view, including an overview of the Hopi ceremonial year, discussions of the individual ceremonies, and the role of the kachina spirits and dolls within the tradition.
Record details
- ISBN: 0873586328
- ISBN: 9780873586320
- ISBN: 0873586441
- ISBN: 9780873586443
- Physical Description: xii, 134 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 32 cm
- Publisher: Flagstaff, AZ : Northland Pub. in cooperation with the Heard Museum, [1995]
- Copyright: ©1995
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 129) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Introduction -- Overview (Hopi religious ceremonies ; Hopi katsinam) -- Fourth world creation (Kelmuya) -- New life for the world (Kyaamuya ; Storytelling ; Soyalangwu (period of the Soyal ceremony)) -- Winter social dances (Paamuya) -- Purification of life (Powamuya) -- Katsina night dances (Ösömuya) ; Angk'wa (series of the katsina night dances) ; Katsina day dances) -- Early spring (Kwiyamuya) -- Early planting (Pöma'uyis) (Hakitonmuya and/or hatuj'uyis) -- Planting season (Wuko'uyis) -- Summer solstice season (Talangva ; Nimankatsina ceremony) -- Summer social dances (Tala'paamuya ; Summer social dances) -- Harvest season (Nasanjuya) -- Winter solstice season (Toho'osmuya ; O'waqölt (Basket Dance) -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: a Hopiland visitor information ; proper attire ; other guidelines) -- Appendix B: list of katsina dolls.
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Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | E 99 .H7 K3 S43 1995 | 680486 | Stacks | Available | - |