Book

Old Oraibi: a study of the Hopi Indians of the Third Mesa

Kraus Reprint Co. • (1) • Published In 1944 • Pages: xi, 277 , plates

By: Titiev, Mischa.

Abstract

This detailed ethnography of the old pueblo of Oraibi presents rich information on Hopi culture before the major acculturation occurred. The source has two primary objectives, which are the description and functional analysis of the social organization and the ceremonialism. The work demonstrated the functional dominance of the religion over the other aspects of ther Hopi life, especially on the kin and social groupings, including community structure, and the establishment of new communities. Massive information is given on rituals within the ceremonial cycle.

HRAF PubDate

2000

Region

North America

Sub Region

Southwest and Basin

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Dubravka Schmalzbauer ; 1974-1975

Field Date

1932-1940

Coverage Date

ca. 1900-1935

Coverage Place

Old Oraibi Pueblo, Third Mesa, northeastern Arizona, United States

Notes

Mischa Titiev

Ceremonial parenthood is indexed for Artificial Kin Relationships (608); ceremonial chiefs are indexed Sodalities (575), Clans (614), Local Officials (624), Priesthood (793), Organized Ceremonial (796); phratry-clan concept Clan (614); Kachina dolls Games (524).

Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-264) and index

LCCN

[44005729]

LCSH

Hopi Indians