Melanesian Design
A Study of Style in Wood and Tortoiseshell Carving. Vol. I
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
Gladys Amanda Reichard was an anthropologist who specialized in Navajo language and culture. Her work explored the profound connection between language and thought, examining how linguistic structures shape perception of the world. Reichard sought to understand not just the words, but the logic and philosophy embedded within the language itself. Her insights into Navajo culture reveal intricate patterns of cognition and social organization intrinsically tied to linguistic expression.


A Study of Style in Wood and Tortoiseshell Carving. Vol. I
With some Attention to Minor Ceremonies