Book
Societies and dance associations of the Blackfoot Indians
The Trustees • XI (IV) • Published In 1913 • Pages: 1, 359-460, 978-992
By: Wissler, Clark.
Abstract
This monograph written by Wissler on the basis of his own field notes and information supplied by D.C. Duvall and James Eagle-child, is a descriptive study of the age-graded men's societies, women's societies, religious cults, and dance associations of the three Blackfoot subdivisions. The three ceremonies, paraphernalia, dances and songs, and special behavior of the members of these societies are minutely described, as are the procedures for transferral of membership from one society to another. However, little information is included on the function and integration of these groups in Blackfoot society as a whole.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1999
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Plains and Plateau
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- David Sherwood ; Marlene Martin ; 1982
- Field Date
- 1903-1912
- Coverage Date
- not specified
- Coverage Place
- Montana, United States; Alberta, Canada
- Notes
- by Clark Wissler
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 978-992)
- LCCN
- 15003014
- LCSH
- Siksika Indians