Spider Woman: A Story Of Navajo Weavers And Chanters (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432568061)

Spider Woman: A Story of Navajo Weavers and Chanters is a non-fiction book written by Gladys A. Reichard. The book focuses on the Navajo people, specifically their weaving and chanting traditions. The author spent many years living among the Navajo people and learning about their culture and traditions. The book is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the Navajo weaving tradition, which is considered to be one of the most important aspects of Navajo culture. The author provides a detailed account of the process of Navajo weaving, from gathering the wool to the finished product. She also discusses the symbolism and significance of the various patterns and designs used in Navajo weaving.The second part of the book focuses on Navajo chanting, which is an important part of Navajo religion and healing practices. The author provides an in-depth look at the different types of chants and their purposes. She also discusses the role of the chanter in Navajo society and the importance of these traditions in maintaining the spiritual and cultural identity of the Navajo people.Throughout the book, the author provides personal anecdotes and stories from her time living among the Navajo people. She also includes photographs and illustrations to help readers better understand the weaving and chanting traditions.Overall, Spider Woman: A Story of Navajo Weavers and Chanters is a comprehensive and insightful look at Navajo culture and traditions. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American history and culture.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.

Author: Gladys a. Reichard
ISBN-10: 143256806X
ISBN-13: 9781432568061
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.04lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.72d