The missing bead: Poems for the Cheyenne - Couverture souple

Henson, Lance

 
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Synopsis

In every creation by a Cheyenne artisan the knowledge and care given to the finished object is perceived as a sacred act. Whether a beaded moccasin, belt, design on a leather bag, shawl, painting or poem. The designs are endowed with metaphysical and mythological reference. When these items are sold to non-Cheyenne’s there is always something in the design omitted. It is called the missing bead.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

In every creation by a Cheyenne artisan the knowledge and care given to the finished object is perceived as a sacred act. Whether a beaded moccasin, belt, design on a leather bag, shawl, painting or poem. The designs are endowed with metaphysical and mythological reference. When these items are sold to non-Cheyenne’s there is always something in the design omitted. It is called the missing bead.

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