A chance meeting with a young Navajo Indian propels an English traveler out of his middle-class life and into the world of North American Indian Medicine Men, a world where people genuinely believe that witchcraft can bring ruin, even death, and only Medicine Men have the knowledge to lift curses and restore the sick to health. Along the way, he travels across the beautiful Southwest, famous for its fabled Route 66 and breath-taking scenery.
A spellbinding journey between two worlds, this remarkable book describes surgeon Lori Arviso Alvord's struggles to bring modern medicine to the Navajo reservation in Gallup, New Mexico -- and to bring the values of her people to a medical care system in danger of losing its heart. Dr. Alvord left a dusty Navajo reservation for Stanford University Medical School, becoming the first Native American woman surgeon. Rising above the odds presented by her own culture and the male-dominated world of surgeons, she
New - Combining the healing rituals of her own Navajo heritage with cutting-edge modern medicine, Dr. Alvord shows in her autobiography how she has embraced a method of healing that melds native spirituality and Western technology.
Used - Follows the activities of Tony's Navajo family the week he finishes first grade in town, moves for the summer to his ancestral home in Monument Valley, and begins studying to be a medicine man.
A symbol of peaceful interaction among all living beings on EarthA symbol of peaceful interaction among all living beings on EarthHandmade in New Mexico by Navajo artisansBeautifully crafted out of animal-hide, antler, beads and feathers, this Medicine Wheel is round to represent the circle of life. Birth to death, sorrow to happiness, rich and poor, good and bad - it is the endless circle of life. Inside the circle are the four winds, directions, seasons, and times of the day. The center - painted antler -
This is an authentic Navajo medicine wheel, similar to a dream catcher, made with real leather, beads and feathers. The center of the wheel is made using hair pipe. 4" diameter hoop.Click Picture
Medicine Oil Cruse Navajo Lifestyles NAVAJO LIFESTYLES pottery is a historical reflection of the quiet slow paced traditional lifestyle of the Navajo People or Dineh. It depicts a rug weaver, shepherd and hogan nestled in world famous Monument Valley. Now $18.95 32135 3.5" x 4.5" for Medicine Oil Cruse Navajo Lifestyles.
Navajo Medicine Wheel, 3 Inch Diameter SKU: MW 001 Navajo Medicine Wheel by Gene George, Navajo; Materials: Deer antler painted with various designs, feathers, leather, and beads; Size 3" in diameter The Medicine Wheel is the circle of lessons, which a person travels through to complete their journey. The four directions represent life's cycles, beginning with the South which represents birth, innocence, and faith. A person then travels to the West, a place of introspection, learning life's lessons until he
Navajo Medicine Man Pouch Navajo Medicine Man Pouch Size: 34" long 6" wide Item #: M2457 Leather with silver buttons
Kachina Medicine Man Navajo 10" Detailed Description Specifications Kachina Medicine Man Navajo 10" Native American Made Kachina Medicine Man Navajo 10" There are not many versions of this Kachina. He possesses the power to cure and prevent sickness by mixing herbs. Most tribal members go to him for advice. Native American Made. 25nk nk25
This 6"" tall Medicine Man Kachina is by Navajo artist Joann Cayaditto from Thoreau, NM. The Medicine Man gives advice and mixes roots and herbs to prevent and cure sickness. The kachina is signed on the bottom and the artist's bio and significance of the piece are included with purchase.
Medicine Man Navajo Kachina Doll The Medicine Man has the power to cure and prevent sickness by using a mixture of healing herbs. Often tribal members seek his advise before making any major decisions. It is rare to find the Medicine Man in Kachina doll form. Approximately 10" tall. Non-removable Mask.
> Navajo Warrior Masks - Shaman Medicine Man Navajo Warrior Masks - Shaman Medicine Man Item# a-sb-sm104 MSRP: $149.00 Our Price: $119.00 Product Description Shaman Medicine Man These decorative masks are made by the Navajo Indians. Navajo's live in the intriguing Four Corners of the American Southwest, where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah join. For generations, these proud and tenacious people have created some of the most beautiful andexquisitely detailed art in the world. Rich in color and
Navajo Medicine Wheel, 6 Inch Diameter SKU: MW 003 Navajo Medicine Wheel by Gene George, Navajo; Materials: Deer antler painted with various designs, feathers, leather, and beads; Size: 6" in diameter The Medicine Wheel is the circle of lessons, which a person travels through to complete their journey. The four directions represent life's cycles, beginning with the South which represents birth, innocence, and faith. A person then travels to the West, a place of introspection, learning life's lessons until
This 11 1/2"" tall Medicine Man Kachina is by Navajo artist Manuel Loley from Milan, NM. Manuel comes from a family of kachina makers and we carry some of their work as well. The Medicine Man gives advice, and mixes roots and herbs to prevent and cure sickness. The kachina is signed on the bottom and the artist's bio and significance of the piece are included with purchase.
Navajo Medicine Wheel, 10 Inch Diameter SKU: MW 004 Navajo Medicine Wheel by Gene George, Navajo; Materials: Deer antler painted with various designs, feathers, leather, and beads; Size: 10" in diameter The Medicine Wheel is the circle of lessons, which a person travels through to complete their journey. The four directions represent life's cycles, beginning with the South which represents birth, innocence, and faith. A person then travels to the West, a place of introspection, learning life's lessons until
Navajo Medicine Wheel, 4 Inch Diameter SKU: MW 002 The Medicine Wheel is the circle of lessons, which a person travels through to complete their journey. The four directions represent life's cycles, beginning with the South which represents birth, innocence, and faith. A person then travels to the West, a place of introspection, learning life's lessons until he or she becomes mature and enters the North, a place of wisdom and gratitude. At this point the Earth's walk is finished. The spirit then enters the
The Wind Doctor, a Navajo Medicine Man - Edward S. Curtis - Giclee Print from AllPosters.com
Navajo Medicine Man - - Art Print from AllPosters.com
SquareTrade ? AP6.0 Handmade, Navajo Painted Rawhide Medicine Shield! This wonderful hand painted rawhide shield is rendered upon a heavy rawhide face, stretched over a bent wood hoop. It depicts a traditional Southwestern Pueblo or Navajo mythic being, quail and grasshopper images on a field pattern of a Navajo ceremonial basket -- or tsaa. Numerous deerskin streamers hang decorated with domestic fowl feathers as well as feather decoration around the rim. The shield face measures 19"" in diameter. As it is