essay

Zuñi Katcinas: an analytical study

47th Annual report of the Bureau of American EthnologyWashington • Published In 1932 • Pages: 837-903

By: Bunzel, Ruth Leah.

Abstract
Only the first part of this article has been included in the HRAF Collections. Part II which consists of document materials on which the analysis was based and the index have not been included in the file. The sections processed give information on the nature of katcinas, the masks used in katcina ceremonies and the ceremonial and technical processes involved in their preparation, costumes and ritual paraphernalia and a few myths. There is also a discussion of the organization of the katcina societies into dance groups and cult groups with a listing of their activities. The cycle of dances is discussed along with information on the preparation for these dances and an analysis is given of the songs and dances themselves.
Subjects
Sacred objects and places
Organized ceremonial
Congregations
Music
Dance
Comparative evidence
culture
Zuni
HRAF PubDate
2009
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Betty Potash ; 1961: John Beierle; 2007
Field Date
ca. 1928
Coverage Date
1928
Coverage Place
Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, United States
Notes
Ruth L. Bunzel
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
32024502
LCSH
Kachinas/Zuni mythology