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~ (Author), John Oldenkamp (Photographer), Cynthis Sabransky (Photographer), McQuiston & Partners (Designer) "Call me Spirit Seeker!..." (more)
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Art and religion are two words that have no equivalents in languages spoken by Native Americans. Yet these intensely spiritual people created objects for everyday use that are unsurpassed for sheer beauty, originality, and craftsmanship. The Spirit of Native America explains this apparent contradiction in language as rich in symbolism as the art itself. Stunning full-color photography augments the text, yielding a new perspective on this often misunderstood facet of Native American culture.

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  • Paperback: 120 pages
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books; 1st edition (April 1, 1989)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0877015155
  • ISBN-13: 978-0877015154
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.6 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #531,847 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Visually inspiring., May 16, 1998
This book is a culmination of all that makes us part of the earth. The beauty that The American Indian sees is one of pure refinement and Mother Nature content. This book recently inspired a twelve-year old to paint, in an expression of renaissance art, for a history project at Malibu. High School. The picture is Crooked River, Maine (photographed by Willard Clay).
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