Mark Bahti Livres

Exploring the rich significance of Native American fetishes, this revised edition delves into their varied meanings across different tribes. Mark Bahti, a respected dealer and scholar, examines the cultural roles these animal carvings play, the artists behind them, and their historical evolution throughout the twentieth century. The book also highlights the traditional stories associated with the carvings and the materials preferred by carvers, offering a comprehensive understanding of this unique aspect of indigenous art.

The brief descriptions are not intended to represent Southwestern Indian ceremonials as "peculiar" or "quaintly colorful", but simply as attempts by fellow human beings to meet a basic need in ways that are merely different from our own. An exerpt from the Introduction in the book written by Tom Bahti, 1970

Come to know painting, silverwork, turquoise, beadwork, pottery, baskets, Navajo sandpainting, fetishes, Hopi katsinas, and Navajo rugs. Become familiar with 39 Southwestern Indian cultures histories, governments, and separate fascinating celebrations. Native ceremonies are still performed by the Indians of the Southwest and is a tribute to their way of life and the strength of their religious beliefs.

A Guide to Navajo Sandpaintings provides the best introduction to the religious images created by Navajo medicine men as part of traditional curing ceremonies. These carefully prescribed designs depict ancient Navajo gods and heroes to whom medicine men appeal to help restore their patients to harmony. Every shape and color has to be just right lest irremediable harm come to medicine man and his patient. Although many ancient sandpaintings designs and their accompanying chants have been lost to time, others remain a vital part of Navajo religious practice and have emerged as a dynamic art form. Navajo artists now incorporate heroes, gods, traditional design icons, and landscape features from their homeland into stunning, contemporary. In A Guide to Navajo Sandpaintings, noted Native American arts authority Mark Bahti describes the history and development of this healing art. For each of the more than sixty individual sandpaintings included, Bahti provides the legend from which the design originated. He also explains how contemporary artists honor the traditions of their elders while breaking new ground for this fascinating art form.

Discover Southwestern Indian weaving traditions. This book covers it all-traditional rugs, basketry, and clothing. Learn how sheep have been a cornerstone of Navajo life for centuries. This 9 x 12 book is overflowing with beautiful photos and details for your enjoyment.