essay

'Ye'iis lying down': a unique Navajo sacred space

navajo religion and culture : selected views • (17) • Published In 1982 • Pages: 138-149

By: Jett, Stephen C..

Abstract

This is a description of the author's visit to a sacred Navajo cave in the period of August-September of 1979 and again in June-July of 1981. These visits were undertaken in connection with the author's sacred-places research program and with permits from the Navajo Tribe's Cultural Resource Management Program. Of particular interest in this article are the descriptions given of the four clay heads found in the cave which are supposedly representatives of the Ye'iis spirits. A background history of the site is also presented in the text.

HRAF PubDate

2004

Region

North America

Sub Region

Southwest and Basin

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Geographer

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

John Beierle ; 1986

Field Date

1963-1981

Coverage Date

not specified

Coverage Place

Canyon de Chelly area, Arizona, United States

Notes

Stephen C. Jett

Includes bibliographical references (p. 148-149)

LCCN

81086446

LCSH

Navajo Indians