Book

Ethnobotany of the Hopi

Northern Arizona Society of Science and Art • (15) • Published In 1939 • Pages: viii, 120

By: Whiting, Alfred F..

Abstract

This source presents a detailed analysis, in both qualitative and quantitative depth, of Hopi ethnobotany, stressing those factors that are involved in the adjustment to the natural environment. After a brief introductory section dealing with the geography of the region, the cultural history of the Hopi, and a resume of their agricultural practices, the author turns to the main theme of his work, plant utilization. Here Whiting discusses the use of plants as foods, as raw materials in construction, implement manufacture, decoration, medicine, ceremonies, etc. These data are summarized in an annotated list of plants, followed by a very useful index of plants arranged in alphabetical order by native name.

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

John Beierle ; 1988

Field Date

1835-1937

Coverage Date

not specified

Coverage Place

Hopi Pueblos, Second and Third Mesas, northeastern Arizona, United States

Notes

Alfred F. Whiting

Data about the use of plants as foods, as raw materials in construction, implement manufacture, decoration, medicine, ceremonies, etc. are summarized in an annotated list of plants, and are in Categories 137 and 824, pp. 62-100. The index of plants is in Categories 137 and 824 pages 104-110.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 101-103) and index

LCCN

s 42000019

LCSH

Hopi Indians