Contributions

  • John, Theresa. - Contributor
  • Fienup-Riordan, Ann. - Contributor

Publication

2010 - University of Alaska Press, Fairbanks, Alaska

Language

English

Word Count

59,250 words, Guess

Page Count

237 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-10160223082X
  • ISBN-139781602230828
  • Library of Congress Control Number2010009132
  • OCLC Control Number551198832
  • Better World Books9781602230828
and 1 more

Classifications

  • DDC979.8004/971
  • LCCE99.E7 B176 2010
  • LCCE99.E7B176 2010

Alternate Titles

  • Yup'ik ways of dancing

Description

Illustrates the dance and music of the indigenous Alaskan Yup'ik people and provides information about how this interpretive art form is interconnected to the history of the land and the people. Examines the meaning of the complex and symbolic rituals and includes photographs, a glossary, an index, and a CD-ROM.

Subjects

Topics

Yupik danceYupik EskimosSongs and musicPictorial worksEskimos, alaskaDance, united statesYupik dance -- Alaska

Genres

  • Pictorial works
  • Songs and music

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