Sun In The Sky - Hardcover

O"kane, Walter Collins

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 080610208X ISBN 13: 9780806102085

Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press, 1974

Synopsis

Portrait of daily life in 12 Hopi villiages in the high plateaus of northern Arizona by entomologist Walter Collins O'Kane (1877-). Based on field work more than half-century ago. Rich chronicles, observations and experiences living in a harsh land. Chapters include: First visit --The lay of the land --The long road --House walls --The Hopi way --Raindrops and harvest --Hopi cookbook --Deep roots -New ways for old --Craftsmen and artist --Deft fingers --Melons for Pinon nuts --Kiva tales --Mask and ritual --Messengers tothe gods --A spirit world --Enter the White Man --The Hopi contribution --Pronunciations --The decorations.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
• Publication date: 1974
• ISBN 10: 080610208X
• ISBN 13: 9780806102085
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 261