Henry H. Glassie

Henry H. Glassie is an American anthropologist and folklorist known for studying cultural traditions, crafts, and material culture—how people express their identities and values through objects and practices. He has researched diverse communities worldwide, documenting their stories, artifacts, and customs to understand human creativity and societal patterns. His work helps us appreciate how everyday objects and traditions reflect a community’s history, beliefs, and social relationships. Glassie’s approach combines fieldwork with detailed analysis, making significant contributions to the understanding of folklore, craftsmanship, and cultural preservation.