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Sandpaintings of the Navajo Shooting Chant [Paperback]

Franc J. Newcomb (Author), Gladys A. Reichard (Author)

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Publication Date: February 1, 1989

A classic of ethnology, reproducing in full color 35 sandpaintings from this important Navajo healing ceremony and analyzing their composition and artistic devices. The rites are described and explained and the symbolism and myth they express thoroughly explored.

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Product Details

Paperback: 132 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications (February 1, 1989)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0486231410
ISBN-13: 978-0486231419
Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.1 x 0.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,534,506 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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