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Yup'ik Masks and the Stories They Tell

Name: Agayuliyararput/Our Way of Making Prayer: Kegginaqut, Kangiit-llu/Yup'ik Masks and the Stories They Tell
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Book Synopsis: Drawing on the remembrances of elders who were born in the early 1900s and saw the last masked Yup'ik dances before missionary efforts forced their decline, Agayuliyararput is a collection of first-person accounts of the rich culture surrounding Yup'ik masks. Stories by thirty-three elders from all over southwestern Alaska, presented in parallel Yup'ik and English texts, include a wealth of information about the creation and function of masks and the environment in which they flourished. The full-length, unannotated stories are complete with features of oral storytelling such as repetition and digression; the language of the English translation follows the Yup'ik idiom as closely as possible.

Reminiscences about the cultural setting of masked dancing are grouped into chapters on the traditional Yup'ik ceremonial cycle, the use of masks, life in the qasgiq (communal men's house), the supression and revival of masked dancing, maskmaking, and dance and song. Stories are grouped geographically, representing the Yukon, Kuskokwim, and coastal areas. The subjects of the stories and the masks made to accompany them are the Arctic animals, beings, and natural forces on which humans depended.

This book will be treasured by the Yup'ik residents of southwestern Alaska and an international audience of linguists, folklorists, anthropologists, and art historians.

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Discover the captivating world of Yup'ik masks and the stories they tell with Agayuliyararput/Our Way of Making Prayer: Kegginaqut, Kangiit-llu/Yup'ik Masks and the Stories They Tell. This remarkable collection delves into the cultural richness surrounding these ancient masks, providing a unique insight into a fading tradition.

Featuring the personal narratives of thirty-three elders who personally experienced the last masked Yup'ik dances, Agayuliyararput offers an unparalleled glimpse into the creation and purpose of these extraordinary masks. Presented in parallel Yup'ik and English texts, this book ensures accessibility to both native speakers and a wider international audience.

Immerse yourself in the immersive storytelling style of the elders, as their tales carry the reader through a journey filled with repetition, digression, and the raw beauty of oral tradition. The English translation remains faithful to the Yup'ik idiom, effectively preserving the linguistic nuances and cultural context.

Agayuliyararput transports readers to the heart of the Yup'ik ceremonial cycle, where masks played a vital role. Gain insight into their usage, the significance of the communal men's house (qasgiq), the suppression and revival of masked dancing, mask-making techniques, and the intertwined nature of dance and song.

Organized geographically, the stories and masks in this book represent the mesmerizing Arctic animals, entities, and natural elements that were intricately intertwined with the lives of Yup'ik people. Explore the Yukon, Kuskokwim, and coastal areas as you delve into the spiritual world expressed through these awe-inspiring masks.

Agayuliyararput is not just a book; it's a treasure that resonates with the Yup'ik residents of southwestern Alaska and captivates linguists, folklorists, anthropologists, and art historians worldwide. Take a step into the mesmerizing world of Yup'ik culture and order your copy today! Click here to purchase.

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