Dances of the Tewa Pueblo Indians: Expressions of New Life, Second Edition / Edition 2

by Jill D. Sweet

Overview

Great changes have swept the world of the Tewa Indian peoples of New Mexico since 1985, when this volume first appeared, including changes in relationships between Indian communities and the anthropologists who wish to study them. Returning to her classic work, anthropologist Jill D. Sweet revisits the ideas and the people who first inspired her love of the Tewa Pueblo dances. The Tewa have become increasingly sophisticated in managing tourism, including the new casinos, to ensure that it contributes to the persistence and even the revitalization of ancient ritual practices.

This expanded edition reflects these changes by featuring the voices of Tewa dancers, composers, and others to explain the significance of dance to their understanding of Tewa identity and community. The author frames their words with her own poignant reflections on more than twenty years of study and friendship with these creative and enduring people.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781930618299
Publisher:	School for Advanced Research Press
Publication date:	07/25/2004
Series:	A School for Advanced Research Resident Scholar Book
Edition description:	REVISED
Pages:	136
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.40(d)

Table of Contents

	Preface to the Second Edition	xi
	Preface to the First Edition	xxv
1.	Seekers of Life	1
	Tewa Pueblo Indians	3
	Two Types of Public Performance	9
	New Life	10
2.	Tewa Village Rituals	15
	The Performance	15
	Some Meanings and Messages	21
	An Annual Cycle	34
3.	Theatrical Productions	43
	Anglo-Organized Ceremonials	44
	Tewa-Organized Ceremonials	48
	Other Theatrical Performances	53
	Ritual and Theater	55
4.	Visitors in the Tewa World	61
	Tewa Perceptions of Tourists	62
	Tourist Perceptions of Tewas	66
	Hosts and Guests	67
5.	Keeping the Rituals Alive	69
	The More Predictable Dates for Tewa Village Ritual Performances	77
	A Guide to Identifying Tewa Dances	78
	Epilogue	87
	References	99
	Index	103

Editorial Reviews

"This publication goes well beyond its stated purpose as an introduction for the generalist and traveler. It includes new information and insights which contribute to a fuller understanding of Tewa life." — Donald Brown

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