Author

Publication

1991 - University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Language

English

Word Count

75,500 words, Guess

Page Count

302 pages

Identifiers

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  • LibraryThing209351
  • Goodreads3476741

Classifications

  • DDC306.73/089974
  • LCCE99.Z9 R78 1991

Description

The Zuni Man-Woman focuses on the life of We'wha (1849-96), the Zuni who was perhaps the most famous berdache (an individual who combined the work and traits of both men and women) in American Indian history. Through We'wha's exceptional life, Will Roscoe creates a vivid picture of an alternative gender role whose history has been hidden and almost forgotten. Note: the language of "berdache" has been replaced by the term "Two-Spirit" by Two-Spirit American Indians.

Description

This work focuses on the life of We'wha (1849-96), the Zuni who was perhaps the most famous berdache (an individual who combined the work and traits of both men and women) in American Indian history. Through We'wha's exceptional life, the author creates a vivid picture of an alternative gender role whose history has been hidden and almost forgotten.

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Other Editions

  • The Zuni man-womanUniversity of New Mexico Press1991-01-01

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