Native American Dance: Ceremonies and Social Traditions [Hardcover]

National Museum of the American Indian (U. S.) (Author), Charlotte Heth (Editor)

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From Library Journal

This collection of essays on Native American dance traditions and their meaning, origin, and evolution is the first book from the Smithsonian Institution's newest museum. The pieces cover a variety of tribal groups, including Apache, Pueblo, Alaskan, Zapotec, and Northern and Southern Plains. The continuing importance of dance in contemporary Native American life is emphasized, and a clear distinction drawn between social and ceremonial dancing. Many of the authors are of Native American ancestry. This National Geographic style overview, well designed with excellent illustrations, is recommended for the casual reader or elementary/secondary student.
- Gwen Gregory, U.S. Courts Lib., Phoenix
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 196 pages
• Publisher: Starwood Pub (March 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563730200
• ISBN-13: 978-1563730207
• Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 8.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #489,344 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the read........, April 17, 2007

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Jannean Yusko (Deatsville,Alabama) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Native American Dance: Ceremonies and Social Traditions (Paperback)

This book is well worth the time it takes

to read and you will learn much from it.

I recommend it to all seeking knowledge.