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A Beaked Quetzalcoatl: The Supreme God of Ancient Mexico
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 88], Folder 15. Photographs and clippings of illustrations of Native American [see also folder 123.17]) (1937) (1938, originally published 1938), 4 page(s)
Date: 11.6.38. Places: London, Mexico. A two-page clipping from The Illustrated London News, headlined "A 'Duck-Billed' Statue of Quetzalcoatl Found in Mexico," notes the discovery's importance to archaeology and includes a full-page photo of the sculpture. On the backs are a column on the Book of the Day and a ph...
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 88], Folder 15. Photographs and clippings of illustrations of Native American [see also folder 123.17]) (1937) (1938, originally published 1938), 4 page(s)
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Date: 11.6.38. Places: London, Mexico. A two-page clipping from The Illustrated London News, headlined "A 'Duck-Billed' Statue of Quetzalcoatl Found in Mexico," notes the discovery's importance to archaeology and includes a full-page photo of the sculpture. On the backs are a column on the Book of the Day and a photo essay on the Spanish Civil War.
Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Periodical article
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Date Published / Released
1938-06-11, 1938
Topic / Theme
Religious beliefs, Sculpture, Aztecs
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Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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Becoming a Woman in Okrika
written by Judith Gleason and David Bellatalla; produced by Judith Gleason and Elisa Mereghetti, Kamel Films (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1991), 28 mins
This visually stunning film documents an extraordinary coming of age ritual in a village in the Niger Delta. It suggests the conflict Third World women face between traditions and the values of the modern world. The rite, called Iria, consists of elaborately painting the young women's bodies with beautiful designs...
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written by Judith Gleason and David Bellatalla; produced by Judith Gleason and Elisa Mereghetti, Kamel Films (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1991), 28 mins
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This visually stunning film documents an extraordinary coming of age ritual in a village in the Niger Delta. It suggests the conflict Third World women face between traditions and the values of the modern world. The rite, called Iria, consists of elaborately painting the young women's bodies with beautiful designs; subjecting their bodies to public scrutiny by the elder women; methodically fattening them; and teaching them the responsibilities of...
This visually stunning film documents an extraordinary coming of age ritual in a village in the Niger Delta. It suggests the conflict Third World women face between traditions and the values of the modern world. The rite, called Iria, consists of elaborately painting the young women's bodies with beautiful designs; subjecting their bodies to public scrutiny by the elder women; methodically fattening them; and teaching them the responsibilities of womanhood. After an elaborate celebration, they run a race pursued by young men and their leader, representing a mythological personage who is armed with sticks. By passing through this rite, the women let go of girlish fantasies and prepare for childbearing. This unique film will provoke discussion in Women's Studies, African Studies, Anthropology, and Development courses. High School College Adult
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Judith Gleason, Elisa Mereghetti, Kamel Films
Author / Creator
Judith Gleason, David Bellatalla, Elisa Mereghetti
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Speaker / Narrator
Elisa Mereghetti
Topic / Theme
Nigerian, Marriage, Spirituality, Cultural identity, Pregnancy, Gender roles, Women, Anthropology, Women's issues, Ethnography, Nigerians (Nigeria)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1991. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Between Two Worlds: A Japanese Pilgrimage
directed by Joanne Hershfield, 1950- and Susan Caperna Lloyd, fl. 1992; produced by Susan Caperna Lloyd, fl. 1992 and Joanne Hershfield, 1950- (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1994), 30 mins,
Source: www.berkeleymedia.com
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For centuries, pilgrims have come to the Japanese island of Shikoku to trace the 1,000-mile route known as the 'Pilgrimage to the 88 Sacred Places of Shikoku', a journey believed to have been first undertaken by Kobo Daishi, founder of Buddhism's Shingon sect in the ninth century. This illuminating documentary is...
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directed by Joanne Hershfield, 1950- and Susan Caperna Lloyd, fl. 1992; produced by Susan Caperna Lloyd, fl. 1992 and Joanne Hershfield, 1950- (Berkeley, CA: Berkeley Media, 1994), 30 mins,
Source: www.berkeleymedia.com
Source: www.berkeleymedia.com
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For centuries, pilgrims have come to the Japanese island of Shikoku to trace the 1,000-mile route known as the 'Pilgrimage to the 88 Sacred Places of Shikoku', a journey believed to have been first undertaken by Kobo Daishi, founder of Buddhism's Shingon sect in the ninth century. This illuminating documentary is a visual meditation on the phenomenon of pilgrimage and, to a lesser extent, on the processes of ethnographic filmmaking. It combines i...
For centuries, pilgrims have come to the Japanese island of Shikoku to trace the 1,000-mile route known as the 'Pilgrimage to the 88 Sacred Places of Shikoku', a journey believed to have been first undertaken by Kobo Daishi, founder of Buddhism's Shingon sect in the ninth century. This illuminating documentary is a visual meditation on the phenomenon of pilgrimage and, to a lesser extent, on the processes of ethnographic filmmaking. It combines images of traditional and modern Japan, excerpts from the writings of Kobo Daishi, and commentary by pilgrims, everyday Japanese, and the filmmakers themselves to explore the meaning and persistence of 'pilgrimage' in contemporary industrial Japan. By examining the effects that rapid change has had on this ritual journey, the film asks: Why do people still undertake pilgrimages to 'sacred' places? This thought-provoking documentary will generate discussion in courses in Asian studies, Japanese studies, cultural anthropology, Buddhism, and comparative religion. It was produced by Joanne Hershfield and Susan Caperna Lloyd.
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Field of Study
Asian Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Susan Caperna Lloyd, fl. 1992, Joanne Hershfield, 1950-
Author / Creator
Joanne Hershfield, 1950-, Susan Caperna Lloyd, fl. 1992
Date Published / Released
1992, 1994
Publisher
Berkeley Media
Topic / Theme
Buddhism, Pilgrimage, Religious beliefs, Japanese
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1994 Berkeley Media
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Bibliographical Notes on Hopi Myths and Others
in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 91], Folder 6. Southwest Notes) (1923) , 8 page(s)
Eight note cards contain hand-written notes, many of them bibliographical references, on myth themes of the Hopi and possibly other tribes, such as the Apache. Topics include: small spirits or beings carried under the hair; Spider Clan; rainbow road; snake people; dancing Katcinas; Mishongnovi Pueblo; stars and ca...
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in Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, of Vassar College. Libraries. Archives and Special Collections Library ([Box 91], Folder 6. Southwest Notes) (1923) , 8 page(s)
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Eight note cards contain hand-written notes, many of them bibliographical references, on myth themes of the Hopi and possibly other tribes, such as the Apache. Topics include: small spirits or beings carried under the hair; Spider Clan; rainbow road; snake people; dancing Katcinas; Mishongnovi Pueblo; stars and cattle. Authors mentioned may be Curtis, Yane and Voth.
Date Written / Recorded
1923
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Research notes
Contributor
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Author / Creator
Ruth Benedict, 1887-1948
Topic / Theme
Clans, Guardian spirits, Apaches, Hopi
Copyright Message
Material sourced from the Ruth Fulton Benedict Papers, Vassar College. Copyright © 2016 by Mary Catherine Bateson
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BIG RIVER TWO 10 May 2001
(Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive), 7 mins
This video is a documentary of the Caribbean Contemporary Arts' (CCA) eleven day artist workshop.
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(Trinidad and Tobago: Banyan Archive), 7 mins
Description
This video is a documentary of the Caribbean Contemporary Arts' (CCA) eleven day artist workshop.
Date Written / Recorded
2001-05-10
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Publisher
Banyan Archive
Topic / Theme
Spirituality, Caribbean and West Indians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2001. Used with permission of the Banyan Archive.
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Bisha: The Awesome Fire Test
written by Nira Sherman-Sides and Elia Sides; produced by Elia Sides and Nira Sherman-Sides, Lily Films (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1997), 52 mins
Bedouin of the deserts of Arabia and the Middle East have developed a system of law and order called Haj El Orfi - The Law of Knowledge - which evolved from their harsh environment and has been passed down orally for generations. The Bisha ceremony is the ultimate ordeal for revealing the truth. Suspects lick a wh...
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written by Nira Sherman-Sides and Elia Sides; produced by Elia Sides and Nira Sherman-Sides, Lily Films (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1997), 52 mins
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Bedouin of the deserts of Arabia and the Middle East have developed a system of law and order called Haj El Orfi - The Law of Knowledge - which evolved from their harsh environment and has been passed down orally for generations. The Bisha ceremony is the ultimate ordeal for revealing the truth. Suspects lick a white-hot iron pan with their tongues. If they are scorched, it shows they are lying: if not, they have unequivocally proven their innoce...
Bedouin of the deserts of Arabia and the Middle East have developed a system of law and order called Haj El Orfi - The Law of Knowledge - which evolved from their harsh environment and has been passed down orally for generations. The Bisha ceremony is the ultimate ordeal for revealing the truth. Suspects lick a white-hot iron pan with their tongues. If they are scorched, it shows they are lying: if not, they have unequivocally proven their innocence. This film tells the stories of three individuals who choose to undergo the Bisha. One has been accused of handing over a tribesman to the Israeli Secret Service. One has been accused of murder, and one woman has been accused of adultery for which the penalty is death. She maintains her innocence and undergoes the Bisha in order to save her life. We watch them attempt to vindicate themselves through this awesome ritual. Bisha is a riveting exploration of this unusual custom. The film also delves into other aspects of Bedouin culture -- the role of honored elders, the exorcism of demons, rituals of mystic sects, and other practices of the Bedouin law system. College Adult
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Nira Sherman-Sides, Elia Sides, Lily Films, Jerry Hyman, fl. 1997
Author / Creator
Nira Sherman-Sides, Elia Sides
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Speaker / Narrator
Jerry Hyman, fl. 1997
Topic / Theme
Bedouin, Cultural identity, Murder, Infidelity, Spirituality, Islam, Anthropology, Ethnography, Bedouins
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1997. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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Black and White photograph: "Catching" an Ihamba tooth
in The Papers of Victor Witter Turner, of Private Collection (Box 7, Photography, Book 1, Ndembu (1950s)) , 1 page(s)
Photograph of "catching" an Ihamba tooth as patient lays on the ground.
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in The Papers of Victor Witter Turner, of Private Collection (Box 7, Photography, Book 1, Ndembu (1950s)) , 1 page(s)
Description
Photograph of "catching" an Ihamba tooth as patient lays on the ground.
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Photograph
Contributor
Victor Turner, 1920-1983
Author / Creator
Victor Turner, 1920-1983
Topic / Theme
Faith healing, Religious rites and ceremonies, Lunda
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2016 by Edith Turner
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Black and White photograph: Clapping on a castor oil leaf
in The Papers of Victor Witter Turner, of Private Collection (Box 8, Photography, Book 2, Ihamba) , 2 page(s)
Photograph of three men standing over a woman seated on the ground, clapping on a castor oil leaf. (#14)
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in The Papers of Victor Witter Turner, of Private Collection (Box 8, Photography, Book 2, Ihamba) , 2 page(s)
Description
Photograph of three men standing over a woman seated on the ground, clapping on a castor oil leaf. (#14)
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Photograph
Contributor
Victor Turner, 1920-1983
Author / Creator
Victor Turner, 1920-1983
Topic / Theme
Religious rites and ceremonies, Faith healing, Lunda
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2016 by Edith Turner
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Black and White photograph: Cutting the pole for the Ihamba shrine of huntsmanship
in The Papers of Victor Witter Turner, of Private Collection (Box 8, Photography, Book 2, Ihamba) , 2 page(s)
Photograph of men in the jungle cutting the pole for the Ihambra shrine of huntsmanship. (#7)
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in The Papers of Victor Witter Turner, of Private Collection (Box 8, Photography, Book 2, Ihamba) , 2 page(s)
Description
Photograph of men in the jungle cutting the pole for the Ihambra shrine of huntsmanship. (#7)
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Photograph
Contributor
Victor Turner, 1920-1983
Author / Creator
Victor Turner, 1920-1983
Topic / Theme
Religious rites and ceremonies, Faith healing, Lunda
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2016 by Edith Turner
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Black and White photograph: Cutting the pole for the Ihamba shrine of huntsmanship, 1985
in The Papers of Victor Witter Turner, of Private Collection (Box 8, Photography, Book 2, Ihamba) , 2 page(s)
Photograph of a man with an axe in the jungle cutting the pole for the Ihambra shrine of huntsmanship. (#6)
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in The Papers of Victor Witter Turner, of Private Collection (Box 8, Photography, Book 2, Ihamba) , 2 page(s)
Description
Photograph of a man with an axe in the jungle cutting the pole for the Ihambra shrine of huntsmanship. (#6)
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Photograph
Contributor
Victor Turner, 1920-1983
Author / Creator
Victor Turner, 1920-1983
Topic / Theme
Religious rites and ceremonies, Faith healing, Lunda
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2016 by Edith Turner
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