Sacred Buffalo: The Lakota Way For A New Beginning [Paperback]

James G. Durham (Author), Virginia Thomas (Author), David Bjorkman (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1996 | ISBN-10: 0873648684 | ISBN-13: 978-0873648684

This is the compelling story of the seven-year quest that inspired a monumental work of Native American art - the carving of an entire buffalo skeleton with the seven sacred rites of the Lakota Sioux. At the heart of this story lie the history & traditon of a proud and deeply spiritual people, the Lakota, and a message of hope for people of all origins.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: SYCAMORE ISLAND BOOKS (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873648684
• ISBN-13: 978-0873648684
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,241,522 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Spirit Quest Fullfilled, August 24, 2000

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This review is from: Sacred Buffalo: The Lakota Way For A New Beginning (Paperback)

This book is an amazing journey about what went into the creation of a sacred object. It takes you through the mechanics of how it was done, as well as what the people involved put into it spiritually and emotionally. Their dedication to this project was very inspiring. Having been lucky enough to actually see this beautiful piece of art, I felt the book further enhanced that experience.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sacred Buffalo Live, November 16, 2001

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Michelle ComesLast (Tacoma, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sacred Buffalo: The Lakota Way For A New Beginning (Paperback)

Mr. Durham's book gives an excellent look at some of the beliefs of the Lakota, without being overly romantic. His love for both the Buffalo and Sundance are evident as he shows how walking a sacred path is a full time job, not for the weekend warriors. I have already recomended this books several times, and read my copy twice so far.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Sacred Buffalo: The Lakota Way for a New Beginning, May 27, 2001

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Charles Borzilleri (Dedham, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sacred Buffalo: The Lakota Way For A New Beginning (Paperback)

I have read this book and found it wonderful. It is very spiritual and gives insight into the Native American spirit and ways. We could all take a lesson from this book. I also had the privilage of seeing the Sacred Buffalo Skeleton in person. Very inspiring!!.