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Omaha dwelling, furniture, and implements

Thirteenth annual report of the Bureau of Ethnology, 1891-92Washington • Published In 1896 • Pages: 263-288

By: Dorsey, James Owen.

Abstract
This article provides information about the material culture of the Omaha with particular emphasis on their dwellings, furniture and implements. Sketches may be found throughout the source. The author did field work among the Omaha from 1878 to 1890.
Subjects
Settlement patterns
Recreational structures
Dwellings
Heating and lighting equipment
Paraphernalia
Household
Infant care
Acculturation and culture contact
Animal by-products
General tools
Food preparation
Work in skins
Mats and basketry
Recreational and non-therapeutic drugs
Domesticated animals
Musical instruments
Weapons
Ordnance
culture
Omaha
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Plains and Plateau
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Types
Ethnologist
Missionary
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Pauline Van Tho ; 1954
Field Date
1878-1890
Coverage Date
1877-1986
Coverage Place
Omaha of Nebraska, USA
Notes
James Owen Dorsey
LCCN
93657468
LCSH
Omaha Indians