Publisher's Synopsis
The Oraibi Powamu Ceremony is a book written by Henry R. Voth that provides a detailed account of the Hopi Native American tribe's Powamu ceremony, which is traditionally held in the village of Oraibi in Arizona. The book is a comprehensive study of the ceremony, which is performed to honor the Kachina spirits and ensure the fertility of the land and the prosperity of the people. The author provides a detailed description of the various rituals and dances that take place during the ceremony, along with their symbolic meanings and significance. The book also includes illustrations and photographs that help to bring the ceremony to life for the reader. Overall, The Oraibi Powamu Ceremony is an essential resource for anyone interested in the Hopi culture and their traditional ceremonies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
