Siskyavi : the place of chasms /
Presents the ceramic traditions of the Southwest in a provocative context mainly, the cultural clash of Western civilization and one of the oldest, most enduring tribal groups in North America. Addressing the interpretation of tradition through the dynamics of intercultural conflict over terms of me...
| Format: | Video |
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| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English with optional English captions for the deaf and hard of hearing. |
| Published: |
Hotevilla, AZ :
IS Productions,
1989.
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| Series: | Academic Video Online
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| Summary: | Presents the ceramic traditions of the Southwest in a provocative context mainly, the cultural clash of Western civilization and one of the oldest, most enduring tribal groups in North America. Addressing the interpretation of tradition through the dynamics of intercultural conflict over terms of meaning and value the video reflects the current debate over the return of artifacts to Native American tribes, implicating the Western practise of appropriating religious artifacts from around the world in the name of Science and Art. |
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| Item Description: | "This program was made possible by a special project sponsored by the Smithsonian Outreach Program and the Hopi High School." |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (1 video file (29 min.)) |
| Playing Time: | 00:28:55 |