Title: Hopi Kachinas,
Authors: Kennard, Edward A. 1907-1989.; Earle, Edwin, 1904-; Earle, Edwin, 1904-1989,
Publisher: Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation,
Year: 1971
Subjects: Kachinas; Hopi Indians Religion
Abstract: In December, 1935, Edwin Earle arrived in Oraibi. He lived for a year on the Hopi mesas and witnessed a full cycle of kachina dances. The images in this volume were chosen from among the kachinas he painted. Dr. Edward Kennard prepared a text that explains the meaning of kachina ceremonialism, and this book was first published in 1938. Although several books on Hopi Kachina dolls are readily available; it is more difficult to find literature on the ceremonies themselves. Kennard's text and Earle's paintings bring the kachinas to life for the contemporary student of Hopi religion.
Contents: Foreword to the first edition -- Publisher's foreword -- Preface to the first edition -- Preface to the second edition -- A comment by the artist -- List of illustrations -- Introduction -- The role of the Kachinas in Hopi life -- Materials for Kachina impersonation -- The annual cycle of Kachinas at Oraibi -- The dance -- The Niman Kachina ceremony.