The Journey of Tunuri and the Blue Dear
A Huichol Story
$48.75
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
31 October 2003
Summary
A contemporary adaptation of an indigenous Huichol teaching tale, illustrated with traditional yarn drawings by Huichol artisans
- Shares the hidden treasures of a nature-based indigenous culture
- A teaching tool for multicultural studies for children ages 6 to 9
- Explains who the Huichol people are and the symbolism of the images used by the artists
The Huichol Indians live in the remote regions of the Sierra Madre Mountains of western Mexico, where…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781591430162 |
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| ISBN-10: | 159143016X |
| Author: | James Endredy |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Bear & Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 31 October 2003 |
| Weight: | 381g |
| Dimensions: | 216mm x 288mm x 8mm |
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Critics Review
“Simply but eloquently tells the story of how nature and human lives are connected.”
“A strong addition to folktale collections.” * Linda Kenton, School Library Journal, January 2004 *“A creative extension of the oral tradition of Huichol culture.” * Spirit of Change, May/June 2004 *“Simply but eloquently tells the story of how nature and human lives are connected.” * Troy-Michelle Reinhardt, ForeWord, 2004, Vol.7 No3 *”… marvelously illustrated with colorful yarn pictures by Maria Hernandez de la Cruz and Casimiro de la Cruz Lopez, and includes information about the Huichol people, their sacred symbols and their art. Ages 6-9 (and to be enjoyed at any age).” * Light of Consciousness, Winter 2004 *“A highly recommended addition to school and community library Native American collections for young readers.” * The Midwest Book Review, February 2004 *
About The Author
James Endredy
James Endredy, author of Earthwalks for Body and Spirit, has been an honored guest of the Huichol since 1986 and is actively working toward the protection of their traditional culture and sacred sites. Dedicated to reconnecting people with the spirit of nature, he presents workshops and classes in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. He lives in Pennsylvania.
Maria Hernandez De La Cruz lives in a small village within the San Andreas ceremonial center in the Huichol Sierra. A highly accomplished artist, she began making yarn drawings as a child. Long before starting work on this book, she had a dream vision of Tunuri while on a pilgrimage to the sacred desert of Wirikuta–and thus was not at all surprised when asked to illustrate this story.
Casimiro De La Cruz Lopez comes from a village near the ceremonial center of Santa Catarina in the Huichol Sierra, where he spends much of his time helping his father, who has been the elected spiritual leader of their community for many years. While doing much of the yarn work for this story alongside María, Casimiro was also instrumental in translating the author’s and Maria’s visions into two-dimensional images.
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