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Navaho Folk Tales by Franc Johnson Newcomb ➤ Museum of Navajo Ceremonial Art 1967
Navaho Folk Tales by Franc Johnson Newcomb Museum of Navajo Ceremonial Art 1967
Title: Navaho Folk Tales
Author: Franc Johnson Newcomb
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Museum of Navajo Ceremonial Art 1967
LCCN: 67-30580
Size: 6.25 X 9.25 * 203 pages
Synopsis: From the Jacket: PERHAPS the most valuable information secured by an anthropologist or other individual seeking cultural data is that which is divulged voluntarily. Questioning frequently indicates a researcher's thinking, or may suggest the type of answer expected.
In collecting Navaho folk tales, Mrs. Newcomb obtained a great amount of unsought material. Had she been directing intentional quiries to the Navaho women who tended the Newcomb children, while carrying on household tasks, it is doubtful if such a store of knowledge could have been assembled as is here presented.
These tales provide fascinating reading for youth and adult alike. They contain all the elements of good mystery, suspense, and intrigue stories, with "Pollyanna" elements injected on occasion. On the other hand, the folk tales subtly reveal many facts regarding environmental features; they bespeak considerable time depth, indicating that certain events transpired long ago, while the Dine'é were migrating from former homesites and inhabiting different areas from those currently occupied, or again that particular happenings took place in much later times. They disclose numerous traits that were adopted from other Indian peoples with whom the Navaho came into contact, especially the pueblo-dwelling Indians. They portray much concerning the Navaho attitude toward all life, and explain many facets otherwise difficult for a non-Navaho to understand.
The goal of the Museum of Navaho Ceremonial Art is to present a well rounded concept of Navaho culture, from early times to the present. The Museum is the permanent depository of a treasure of sandpainting materials: reproductions of hundreds of designs executed by singers, or medicine men, during ceremonial rites held for the benefit of ailing Navaho; recordings of many chants which are an integral part of the curing rites; and valued paraphernalia assembled by several singers no longer living.
With the publishing of NAVAHO FOLK TALES, it is believed that the exhibits and research collections to be seen in the Museum will be made more understandable. The cultural background provided by the tales should explain many otherwise unaccounted for whys and wherefores of Navaho life.
The Author
FRANC JOHNSON NEWCOMB is the author of NAVAHO NEIGHBORS, HOSTEEN KLAH: Navaho Medicine Man and Sand Painter, and numerous scholarly articles. She is the coauthor of SANDPAINTINGS OF THE NAVAJO SHOOTING CHANT, NAVAJO MYTHS AND CEREMONIES OF THE BLESSING CHANT, and "A Study of Navajo Symbolism." Mrs. Newcomb also has provided valuable information to others studying the Navaho culture. She lived 25 years on the Navaho reservation where she gained the friendship of the Navaho and became acquainted with their culture. She now resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Overall Condition: Good + The book has been read but is in very good condition. It has no issues to the cover, including scuff marks, holes or tears. The dust jacket has some wear and is included. The binding has minimal wear. The pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Two Pounds Media Mail) is $5.13 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
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Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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Title: Navaho Folk Tales
Author: Franc Johnson Newcomb
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Museum of Navajo Ceremonial Art 1967
LCCN: 67-30580
Size: 6.25 X 9.25 * 203 pages
Synopsis: From the Jacket: PERHAPS the most valuable information secured by an anthropologist or other individual seeking cultural data is that which is divulged voluntarily. Questioning frequently indicates a researcher's thinking, or may suggest the type of answer expected.
In collecting Navaho folk tales, Mrs. Newcomb obtained a great amount of unsought material. Had she been directing intentional quiries to the Navaho women who tended the Newcomb children, while carrying on household tasks, it is doubtful if such a store of knowledge could have been assembled as is here presented.
These tales provide fascinating reading for youth and adult alike. They contain all the elements of good mystery, suspense, and intrigue stories, with "Pollyanna" elements injected on occasion. On the other hand, the folk tales subtly reveal many facts regarding environmental features; they bespeak considerable time depth, indicating that certain events transpired long ago, while the Dine'é were migrating from former homesites and inhabiting different areas from those currently occupied, or again that particular happenings took place in much later times. They disclose numerous traits that were adopted from other Indian peoples with whom the Navaho came into contact, especially the pueblo-dwelling Indians. They portray much concerning the Navaho attitude toward all life, and explain many facets otherwise difficult for a non-Navaho to understand.
The goal of the Museum of Navaho Ceremonial Art is to present a well rounded concept of Navaho culture, from early times to the present. The Museum is the permanent depository of a treasure of sandpainting materials: reproductions of hundreds of designs executed by singers, or medicine men, during ceremonial rites held for the benefit of ailing Navaho; recordings of many chants which are an integral part of the curing rites; and valued paraphernalia assembled by several singers no longer living.
With the publishing of NAVAHO FOLK TALES, it is believed that the exhibits and research collections to be seen in the Museum will be made more understandable. The cultural background provided by the tales should explain many otherwise unaccounted for whys and wherefores of Navaho life.
The Author
FRANC JOHNSON NEWCOMB is the author of NAVAHO NEIGHBORS, HOSTEEN KLAH: Navaho Medicine Man and Sand Painter, and numerous scholarly articles. She is the coauthor of SANDPAINTINGS OF THE NAVAJO SHOOTING CHANT, NAVAJO MYTHS AND CEREMONIES OF THE BLESSING CHANT, and "A Study of Navajo Symbolism." Mrs. Newcomb also has provided valuable information to others studying the Navaho culture. She lived 25 years on the Navaho reservation where she gained the friendship of the Navaho and became acquainted with their culture. She now resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Overall Condition: Good + The book has been read but is in very good condition. It has no issues to the cover, including scuff marks, holes or tears. The dust jacket has some wear and is included. The binding has minimal wear. The pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages; see images.
Secure shipping bubble-wrapped in a new box.
2026--U.S. shipping for this (Two Pounds Media Mail) is $5.13 with tracking.
Multiple items will be combined for the lowest shipping price.
International Shipping cost is based on the destination so inquire before buying. Mobile users must scroll to the bottom and click on 'use desktop site' to bring up the Ask a Question link which sends me an email.
(PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE MAKING ANY PAYMENT FROM OUTSIDE THE U.S.)
==========================================================================================================================
Just about all the books are USED books. Some have been used more gently than others. Some have been in libraries and have typical library extras. Some are so old and/or interesting that they are being offered for the sake of preservation regardless of the condition they are in. If the condition of the book is very important to you, please feel free to click the 'Ask seller a question' link and I will tell you more.
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