Search Results: secrets of the cuna earthmother by keeler clyde e

Very Good. VG+ book/no jacket. 1st ptg.

New York, Exposition Press, 1960, hardcover, 352 pp, First Edition stated, Very Good+ in Fair dustjacket. Straight, tight and clean with no markings, light spine-end and corner wear. Dustjacket unclipped bearing original price, spine faded, edge nicks, edge chips particularly to head of spine, sticker ghost to front flap, in new Brodart sleeve. A study of the cultural and religious practices of the Cuna Indians of Panama and Colombia as they relate to various religios traditions in other cultures. Topics include: The Creation of the Universe, Gods and Demigods, The Great Flood, Cuna Cosmology, The Earthmother, the Tree of Life, Phallic Symbols, and The Heaven-Bound Canoe. Illustrated with 40 pages of photographs and drawn figures. Appended: Notes, Bibliography, Index.

New York: Exposition Press, 1960. First Edition Stated . Hardcover. Fine/Very Good. Very nice clean copy. Former owner's name on front endpaper, mild wear to dust jacket.

New York NY: Exposition Press. VG/G. (1960). First Edition. Cloth w/DJ. 8vo., 352 pp., DJ spine faded, rubbed, frayed, pages lightly toned .

NY: Exposition Press, 1960. dj w/lite chipping (price unclipped) in mylar; ; 352 clean, unmarked pages- First Edition, First Printing. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Illus. by w/97 B&W photos & illus. . 8 vo.

Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Light edge wear to jacket. .

New York: Exposition Press, 1960. (1960), 352pp, illus., red cloth, bottom corners slightly bumped, light shelfwear to cover, a few small tears to dj, chip to top of dj spine, some edgewear to dj, contents clean & unmarked.. First Edition. Cloth. Very Good/Very Good -.

New York: Exposition Press, 1960. First Edition. Original Cloth. Fine/Very Good.

Exposition Press, 1960. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Octavo, hardcover, near fine in lightly edgeworn, but VG, red pictorial dj. 352 pp. including index. Religious beliefs of the Cuna. Beginning in the 1950s, geneticist and ophthalmologist Clyde E. Keeler (1900 - 1994), made lengthy trips to the San Blas Islands, Panama, to study the Cuna Indians who suffered high rates of albinism. A scholar with many interests, in the process of genetic research, Keeler helped the Cuna document their culture. Books he has written includes one on the Cuna alphabet. This volume is based on oral transmissions, often by song, from a quasi priesthood of specialists. An important religious personage is the fertility goddess Olokukurtilisop, or the Great Earthgrandmother, hence the title.

New Y1942: Exposition Press, 1960. First Edition. Cloth. Octavo (7¾" - 9¾" tall). 8vo., 352pp. A comparative study of Ancient Religions. Cultural ceremonies, chants, spells, and other rituals revealed here for the first time. Illustrated in a large suite of photographs, figures and drawings of prominant persons, symbols, and religious icons. Chapter notes. Index. Bound in orange cloth boards, with illustrated dust jacket (moderate wear on extremeties; tanned spine). Very Good/Very Good.

Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2006-03-03. Paperback. Good.

New York, NY: Exposition Press, 1960. First Edition, First Thus . Hardcover. New/Near Fine. Stated First Edition. Text/BRAND NEW & Bright. Orange linen boards/Fine. DJ/NF w/light edge rubs; under mylar. Relious beliefs o the Cuna. Beginning in the 1950s, geneticist and ophthalmologist Clyde E. Keeler (1900 - 1994), made lengthy trips to San Blas Islands, Panama, to study the Cuna Indians who suffered high rates of albinism. A scholar with many interest, in the process of genetic research, Keeler helped the Cuna document their culture. Books he has written include one on the Cuna alphabet. This volume is based on oral transmissions, often by song, from a quasi priesthood of specialists. An important religious personage is the fertility goddess Olokukurtilisop, or the Great Earthgrandmother ... hence the title.

Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2006-03-03. Paperback. Used:Good.

New.

New York : Exposition Press, 1960. First Edition. Hardback. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 352 pages; Description: 352 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. Includes bibliography. Subjects: Cuna Indians - Religion - Cuna mythology - Picture writing - Religion. Series: Exposition-University.

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Paperback / softback. New.

New York: Exposition Press. 1960. First Edition; First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Small owner bookplate on FEP. Light rubbing along panel edges. 1 inch closed tear at bottom of rear panel. .

Kessinger Publishing, LLC. paperback. New. 5x0x9. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing

Kessinger Publishing, LLC. paperback. New. 5x0x9. Brand New Book in Publishers original Sealing