num_pages: 298
description: Indians of the American Southwest tells the story of the people who crossed the Bering Straits from Asia more than 25,000 years ago to develop a thriving culture between the Pacific coast and the Rocky Mountains. In this illustrated volume Dutton offers accounts of the various tribes that inhabit the Southwestern US and explains how historical events (the Spanish entrada, treaties, creation of reservations, etc) have shaped their culture. Dutton covers virtually every facet of the way Indians in the SW live today. Dutton investigates each group's educational &amp; employment opportunities; social &amp; religious customs; cults &amp; societies (including rituals &amp; taboos); and arts &amp; crafts. Book contains photos and maps. Other outstanding features of this unique book detailed descriptions of festivals &amp; dances with explanations of symbols &amp; rituals; advice &amp; tips on how to recognize authentic Indian made jewelry with a guide to the difference between Navaho &amp; Zuni turquoise &amp; silver work; descriptions of religious rites such as the peyote ceremony; detailed calendar of annual Indian events; and more! Indispensible for the Western-history buff, the Anthropologist, the art lover, and the Indian-craft enthusiast and a useful guide for the Southwestern resident or visitor and the reader interested in Native American culture.
language: English
title: Indians of the American Southwest
publisher: Prentice-Hall