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Excerpt: ISBN13: 9780781811804Condition: NEWNotes: Groundbreaking New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionEncompassing sections of Arizona, New Mexico, and southern Utah, the Navajo Nation is the largest American Indian reservation in the United States and home to numerous sites of historical interest and breathtaking natural beauty. A thoughtful source of travel plans and cultural advice, The Navajo Nation: A Visitor’s Guide promises visitors a rich experience of the people and places of Navajoland. *Listings of major attractions, accommodations, scenic routes, and a guide to hiking and camping. *Intriguing history, culture, language, and religion of the Navajo people….
The Navajo Nation: A Visitor’s Guide
May 16th, 2010 by admin 2 comments »Making of Native Indian Jewelry
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Excerpt: Native Indian jewelry, especially the Navajo and Zuni variety, generated a growing interest for its magnificent design and manufacturing. It is based on a tradition that is not long, dating back to the mid-19th century. The emphasis here is on the silverware that is used in the manufacture of jewelry. It is a tale that is worth seeking. It is an American legacy of the native Indians, from the time of the Spanish conquest. So in that sense it is a tradition that dates back…
Native American Jewelry History
May 5th, 2010 by admin 12 comments »Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: We all know that and to beautify the use of jewelry has been around since prehistoric times. And pearl necklaces of pearls called heishe, which were calculated from Santo Domingo for word hull, have been used for ages. Shells as thorny oysters shell, mother of pearl, abalone, clams and conch have been used in the preparation and logs were considered significant trade of south-west over a thousand years. The use of silver in jewelry of the USA (Native American Jewelry) is not an ancient concept….
Best Quality Native American Silver Jewelry
May 5th, 2010 by admin 12 comments »Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: Native American Silver Jewelry Well loved Since 1800sSilver has been an vital component of Native American jewelry since its introduction by the Spanish. The Native Americans were very fond of silver jewelry, originally making it from coins, horse accessories and other sources. They incorporated a variety of techniques for stamping and molding silver. They also set turquoise, coral and other stones in their creations. Native American silver jewelry is recognized all over the world for its unique designs. Traditionally, Native American silver jewelry involves handcrafted…
Inca History and Culture
May 2nd, 2010 by admin No comments »Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: Inca History and Culture LOCATION: The Inca empire developed between 1400 and 1500 AD in an area which is now Peru. Before the 15th century the Andean region was populated by many different tribes of people. Under the military leadership of Pachacuti and his son Topa Inca, who were Inca emperors between 1438 and 1493, the Inca state expanded into a fantastic empire. From a geographic point of view, the Inca empire was not a very attractive place to live. The north-western border is the coastal region of the Pacific Ocean, which is the driest desert on earth. Not a drop of rain…
Aztec Coatlicue: Earth Mother
April 30th, 2010 by admin No comments »Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: Coatlicue. “Earth mother” and “mother goddess” worship dates back to prehistoric times and it was a phenomenon which was widely spread in most of the ancient societies of the world. There is enough proof in human history to suggest that we had always believed in living in balance with nature and in fact we revered “nature” and “earth” in a motherly form. Earth mother: The revival of the mother goddess phenomenon During the Christian period the ancient tradition of reverence for “earth as mother” or “mother goddess” was largely suppressed and it was only in the 18th century that again open references…
What’s Hopi Prophecy Got to Do With 2012?
April 29th, 2010 by admin 12 comments »Archived; click post to view.
Excerpt: How’d you like to live in an enenvironment where you are surrounded on all sides by your enemies? I am not talking about Israel, but the Hopi Indian tribe. Less than 7,000 Hopi live within the Navajo reservation: within! And the Navajo were their avowed enemies. Maybe it was that constant danger, that need to rely upon the spiritual that led them to such mystical lifestyles. And may they have been wrong on one of their prophecies. Hopi tradition says that we are living in…
Hopi Atlanteans?
April 29th, 2010 by admin 12 comments »
Hopi prophecies about the future and particularly as it relates to 2012 possible events is but half of the story. Their folklore about the past an connections to Atlantis is even more interesting. And it’s not just the » Read more: Hopi Atlanteans?
Hopi Prophecy (part Ii)
April 29th, 2010 by admin 12 comments »
I am simply amazed at the ability of the Mayans to interpret our universe with appraently such little scientific intelligence. Maybe there’s a message there for us. But, back here in the States the Hopi Indians ability to see into the future with their concept of five worlds is no less amazing. In fact Hopi prophecy is quite startling (read part one by » Read more: Hopi Prophecy (part Ii)
