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_Deeper than Gold_ offers a penetrating and surprising look at what the gold country’s thousands of visitors rarely see—the persistent traditions of native cultures amidst the Sierra Nevada’s fabled river canyons, meadows, and mountains. Even those of us lucky enough to frequently commune with this beautiful landscape will awaken to present-day intonations of ancient myths and meanings. In a discussion of Miwuk Indians, author Brian Bibby teaches readers the anecdotes or observations behind modern place names, such as a bear’s simple act of fishing in riffles with its paws. We learn about the significance of the bay tree and wormwood, of villages formerly on the sites of familiar towns. Landmarks take on new meaning as we learn where Earthmaker rested, and where Coyote leaped off a mountain, mistaking fog for a lake.
Designed to highlight the work of renowned photographer Dugan Aguilar, _Deeper than Gold_ also features dozens of archival photographs. Part travel guide, part photo album, and part tribute, this is an intimate view of a remarkable, living culture.
About the Author
About the Author
Brian Bibby has worked for over twenty-five years with elders of many of California’s native communities. A longtime scholar of the song, dance, language, and artistic traditions of Native California, he has taught at a number of institutions and has served as a consultant and guest curator for many cultural and folk arts programs in California. He is also the author of Heyday’s The Fine Art of California Indian Basketry and Precious Cargo: California Indian Cradle Baskets and Childbirth Traditions.
About the Photographer
Dugan Aguilar is a Pauite/Pit River/Maidu photographer whose work celebrates the perseverance of Native American culture. He has exhibited his work at the Institute for Indian Arts, the California State Indian Museum, and the C.N. Gorman Museum. He is the recipient of several awards from the Santa Fe Indian Market. He lives in Elk Grove, California.
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