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Turquoise, the magical stone and the Zuni Indians

Bu çalışma turkuvaz taşının Zuni Kızılderilileri’nin yaşamındaki önemini anlatmaktadır. Dini önemi olan bu sihirli ve gizemli taş törenlerinde kullanılır, takı olarak kullanılır ve yatırım yerine geçer. Geçmişten günümüze bu insanların günlük ve törensel yaşamlarında önemli bir yer tutmuştur. Günümüz dünyasında Pueblo Kızılderilileri turkuvaz taşını kutsal sayarlar. Zuni folklöründe ve mitlerinde bu taşa pek çok referans vardır. Gümüş takıların ana öğesini oluşturan turkuvaz günümüzde yaygın olarak kullanılır.

Sihirli taş turkuaz ve Zuni Kızılderilileri

This brief study illustrates how turquoise occupies such an integral part in the lives of Zuni Indians. The magical mysterious blue stone of religious significance is used extensively in ceremonies, for adornment, and investment. It has played an important role in the everyday and ceremonial life of these people from historic times to the present. In today's world Pueblo Indians consider turquoise to be sacred. There are many references to turquoise in Zuni folklore and myths. At present, turquoise is used extensively as the main decorative element in silverwork.

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