The Navaho War Dance: A Brief Narrative Of Its Meaning And Practice (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432514297)

""The Navaho War Dance"" by Berard Haile is a concise and informative book that delves into the rich cultural heritage of the Navajo people and their traditional war dance. The author provides an in-depth exploration of the meaning and practice of this ancient ceremony, which has been performed by the Navajo for generations.The book begins with an introduction to the Navajo people and their history, including their beliefs and customs. The author then goes on to describe the war dance, explaining its significance in Navajo culture and how it is performed. He provides detailed descriptions of the dance steps, the costumes worn by the dancers, and the various instruments used in the ceremony.Throughout the book, Haile draws on his extensive knowledge of Navajo culture and language to provide a nuanced and insightful account of the war dance. He also includes photographs and illustrations that help to bring the ceremony to life for readers.Overall, ""The Navaho War Dance"" is an engaging and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in Native American culture and history. Whether you are a scholar, a student, or simply a curious reader, this book is sure to provide a fascinating glimpse into the rich and complex world of the Navajo people.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: Berard Haile
ISBN-10: 1432514296
ISBN-13: 9781432514297
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 56
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.13d