Dance Ceremonies of the Northern Rio Grande Pueblos
Excerpt: "This guidebook provides you with useful information for knowing when and where you may visit. You'll find brief descriptions of what you may witness and share as to the spiritual significance of ancient yet contemporary rituals expressed in prayers of dance and song."
The text provides concise, accurate descriptions of regalia, music and the significance of animal portrayal in the dances. It is beautifully illustrated with contemporary photos taken of actual ceremonies. For your convenience a detailed map shows the locations of the eight Northern Pueblos along the Rio Grande.
The unique “Dial-A-Dance” feature, which explains the Cycle of Seasons, lets you simply “dial” location, date and pueblo to plan your visit.
In addition, the authors and publishers give a list of references for more extensive reading.
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