The Art of Being Kuna: Layers of Meaning Among the Kuna of Panama

by Mari Lyn Salvador, Los Angeles Fowler Museum of Cultural histor University of California

The remarkable arts and culture of the Kuna of Panama are accessible as never before in this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated volume. From the familiar reverse appliquÈd molas to music, dance, and verbal arts, the Kuna live their values and bind their people together. This focus and strength has helped them to resist outside forces and maintain their culture and self-determination in the face of peoples and governments far more powerful.

353 pages, Paperback

First published January 28, 1997

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[Rhiannon goodchild · Rating 1 out of 5]

Well, this book I am reading right now is because of my thesis that I need to start!!
dammit.