""Patterns and Ceremonials of the Indians of the Southwest"" by John Collier is a comprehensive study of the indigenous cultures of the American Southwest. Collier, a noted anthropologist and former commissioner of Indian Affairs, delves into the unique customs, rituals, and beliefs of the Pueblo, Hopi, Navajo, and Apache peoples, among others. The book explores the intricate patterns and designs found in their pottery, weaving, and other art forms, as well as the significance of their religious ceremonies and dances. ...
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""Patterns and Ceremonials of the Indians of the Southwest"" by John Collier is a comprehensive study of the indigenous cultures of the American Southwest. Collier, a noted anthropologist and former commissioner of Indian Affairs, delves into the unique customs, rituals, and beliefs of the Pueblo, Hopi, Navajo, and Apache peoples, among others. The book explores the intricate patterns and designs found in their pottery, weaving, and other art forms, as well as the significance of their religious ceremonies and dances. Collier also examines the impact of colonialism and modernization on these communities and their efforts to preserve their traditions in the face of cultural assimilation. This classic work provides a valuable insight into the rich cultural heritage of the Southwest's indigenous peoples and their ongoing struggles for survival and self-determination.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Near Fine in Good jacket. Book. Folio-over 12-15" tall. Hardcover, pale red cloth lettered in black, in publisher's price-clipped dust-jacket. 192 pages. Illustrated with over 100 monochrome lithographs by Ira Moskowitz. Introduction By John Sloan. First Limited edition. Limited To 1475 copies, signed on limitation page by both author and illustrator, this being copy 582. No previous ownership marks. Book is clean, square and unmarked. Dust-jacket is price-clipped, shows 2 chips, one at heel of spine and the other at upper rear panel, and light edge wear overall. Near fine copy in a good dust-jacket. A large book, Priority and International order will require additional postage, calculated to actual cost.
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Very Good+ in a Very Good dust jacket. Owner bookplate on front pastedown. Rubbing, few open tears along panel edges. Illustrations by Ira Moskowitz. Number 980 of 1475 limited first edition copies.; Signed by author and illustrator on 2nd FEP.
