Isbn: 9780882404400 - potlatch: native ceremony and myth on the northwest coast (29 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Among the Northwest Coast Indians (Tlingit, Haida, and others), potlatches traditionally are lavish community gatherings marking important events, such as funerals or marriages. In celebrations that often last many days, sumptuous meals are served; legends about clans and ancestors are sung and enacted with dances, masks, costumes, and drums; totem poles are often raised; and gifts are presented to all guests. Through this custom, cultural ties are renewed and strengthened. Using details from historical potlatches, and skillfully weaving in legends about animals and spirits revered by Natives Raven, Grizzly Bear, Salmon, Frog Mary Beck creates a compelling account of the potlatch ceremony and its place in a community s celebration of life, death, and continuity. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Among the Northwest Coast Indians (Tlingit, Haida, and others), potlatches traditionally are lavish community gatherings marking important events, such as funerals or marriages. In celebrations that often last many days, sumptuous meals are served; legends about clans and ancestors are sung and enacted with dances, masks, costumes, and drums; totem poles are often raised; and gifts are presented to all guests. Through this custom, cultural ties are renewed and strengthened. Using details from historical potlatches, and skillfully weaving in legends about animals and spirits revered by Natives Raven, Grizzly Bear, Salmon, Frog Mary Beck creates a compelling account of the potlatch ceremony and its place in a community s celebration of life, death, and continuity. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).

Condizione: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore). …

Condizione: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore). …

Condizione: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. **YOUR PURCHASE SUPPORTS A SMALL BUSINESS!!**. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Among the Northwest Coast Indians (Tlingit, Haida, and others), potlatches traditionally are lavish community gatherings marking important events, such as funerals or marriages. In celebrations that often last many days, sumptuous meals are served; legends about clans and ancestors are sung and enacted with dances, masks, costumes, and drums; totem poles are often raised; and gifts are presented to all guests. Through this custom, cultural ties are renewed and strengthened. Using details from historical potlatches, and skillfully weaving in legends about animals and spirits revered by Natives Raven, Grizzly Bear, Salmon, Frog Mary Beck creates a compelling account of the potlatch ceremony and its place in a community s celebration of life, death, and continuity. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Among the Northwest Coast Indians (Tlingit, Haida, and others), potlatches traditionally are lavish community gatherings marking important events, such as funerals or marriages. In celebrations that often last many days, sumptuous meals are served; legends about clans and ancestors are sung and enacted with dances, masks, costumes, and drums; totem poles are often raised; and gifts are presented to all guests. Through this custom, cultural ties are renewed and strengthened. Using details from historical potlatches, and skillfully weaving in legends about animals and spirits revered by Natives Raven, Grizzly Bear, Salmon, Frog Mary Beck creates a compelling account of the potlatch ceremony and its place in a community s celebration of life, death, and continuity. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).…

Condizione: acceptable. Fairly worn, but readable and intact. If applicable: Dust jacket, disc or access code may not be included. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. No Jacket. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Gently used, no markings. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Fine. First Edition/First Printing. First Edition/First Printing. Softcover book. Book has no internal or external markings, no highlighting, no rem-mark, and is clean and tight. Covers have no tears, chips or folds, and are bright and clean. 127 PGS. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).…

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Later Printing. 1999 Third printing. Inscribed by author on the title page. Very Good paperback copy; tight binding with clean interior, wraps clean with slight wear. 8vo. - over 7¾ in. - 9¾ in., 127pp. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore). Signed & Inscribed By Author.…

paperback. Condizione: Good. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).

Soft cover. Condizione: Fine. Very large, sturdy softcover, dark blue spine and nearby sides, and both long front and back edges, a colorful illustration of totem at center front. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; very minimal wear; A vivid portrait of the colorful, dramitic potlatch ceremony that is central to Pacific Northwest Coast Native culture. Using details from historical potlatches, and skillfully weaving in legends about animals and spirits - Raven, Grizzly Bear, Salmon, Frog - Mary Beck creates a compelling account of the potlatch ceremony and its place in a community's celebration of life, death, and continuity. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).

Soft cover. Condizione: New. 3rd printing, 1999. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).

Condizione: New. Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).

paperback. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title. Oliver, Marvin (illustratore).