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There are numerous books about - or just mentioning - the Zuni
area. Here is a sample reading suggestion and pointers to other currently favored books in
Zuni.
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Book Clubs of Zuni
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Highly suggested reading:
A Zuni Life : A Pueblo Indian in Two Worlds
by Virgil Wyaco, Carroll L. Riley (Illustrator), J.A. Jones (Editor),
Vigil Wyaco
List Price: $16.95
Our Price: $13.56
You Save: $3.39 (20%)
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Paperback - 168 pages 1 Ed edition
(March 1998)
Mr. Virgil WYACO, a Zuni Indian elder and leader, recounts
his life in both the traditional Zuni and modern Western worlds. The book places a
considerable emphasis on Mr. WYACO's experiences in World War II and on his postwar
experiences back in the Southwest and Zuni. Most importantly, Mr. WYACO's book is
pleasantly infused with the author's witty personality: everyone in Zuni knows Mr. WYACO
well for the charming yet incisive way he contrasts the Zuni and Western ways of life, and
also for the sincere, very personal yet not imposing nor boastful ways he handles
and describes himself: "My aunts use the Zuni word "meshiko", to describe
my behavior then [as a child], which is closer in meaning to the English word
"naughty" then manly. Perhaps I was both." Let the reader be the
judge!! Mr. WYACO's work is both informative and uniquely entertaining about
contemporary life at Zuni and the often sometimes complex interaction between the Zuni
culture and the "rest of the world".
Idonapshe
Let's Eat : Traditional Zuni Foods
by Rita Edaakie, Jim Enote, Fernandez Amesoli
(Illustrator)
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Paperback - 160 pages 1 Ed edition (June 1999)
This wonderful book directly from and about Zuni is a eclectic, unique authentic
compendium of food related recipes, folklore items and linguistic information and social
commentaries. It is written for both Zuni everyday users and non-Zuni interested
individuals. Food is an important topic in the Zuni culture: its preparation, whether for
regular eveyday purpose or for ceremonial and religious celebrations, permeates the Zuni
culture through the variety of items used (and often grown locally) and the meaningfulness
of every stage of its preparation. Ms. EDAAKIE is a knowledgeable elder member of the Zuni
Tribe; she also shares her knowledge through many cultural and social activities offered
by the A:shiwi A:wan Museum &
Heritage Center (the Pueblo of Zuni's own eco-museum) where she is the resident
Tradition Bearer. Ms. Edaakie was an essential participant, instructor and mentor in the
just completed summer cycle of "Inter-generational knowledge sharing activities for
your with community elders" offered throughout the summer of 1999 by the Museum. Ms.
EDAAKIE's book is also available through the A:shiwi A:wan Museum & Heritage Center (Call 505.782.4403 for
information on ordering directly from the Museum & about the Museum's role in our
community).
North American Indian Jewelry and
Adornment
by Lois Sherr Dubin, Togashi (Photographer), Paul Jones (Photographer)
List Price: $75.00
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Hardcover - 608 pages (May 1999)
A very large - and yes, expensive - book about North Amerivan Indian Jewelry,
Regalia, Artifacts and other marvelous creations. Detailed illustrations accompanied by
enlightening descriptions and commentaries. Well worth the investment: if any volume
qualifies as the perfect "coffee-table" ("reference" is of course a
better word!) book about North American Native Art, this is the one. Recommended by Ms.
Veronica POBLANO, a reputed Zuni Artist who met with the author during the recent 1999
Indian Market at Sante Fe, New Mexico.
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