| Enter the mystical world of the Hopi snake dancer as the tribe prays for rain. Enjoy the antics of the Zia clown dancers as they delight spectators with practical jokes. You'll find yourself quickly immersed in the drama and excitement of the Native American dances and rituals depicted in this unique and educational coloring book. Thirty-eight finely detailed line drawings, including seven double-page spreads, depict dancers in elaborate costumes celebrating a rich harvest, driving away evil spirits and healing the sick, asking the gods for a successful hunt and a good harvest, and much more. Informative, fact-filled captions provide explanations of each ceremony as well as coloring suggestions for costumes, headdresses, and body paint. Paperback, 38 black-and-while line illustrations, including 7 doube-page spreads, full-color illustrations on covers, 48 pages.ISBN:486299139. DOVER |
