Book

The Hako: a Pawnee ceremony

Smithsonian Institution • (2) • Published In 1904 • Pages: 372 , plates

By: Fletcher, Alice C. (Alice Cunningham), Murie, James R., Tracy, Edwin S..

Abstract

This account describes the rituals and songs connected with the Hako ceremony. The participants, costumes, paraphernalia, dances and rites are described in detail and the symbolism and meaning of each ritual is discussed. In addition the texts and music of all the songs are given with explanations and translations. Materials on Pawnee deities and mythology may be found in the discussion of the rites and there are also occasional references to Pawnee conceptions about the universe, meteorological phenomena, and plant and animal species. Fletcher, a pioneer ethnologist, was assisted by James R. Murie. The music was transcribed by Edwin S. Tracy.

HRAF PubDate

1998

Region

North America

Sub Region

Plains and Plateau

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Betty Potash ; 1960

Field Date

1898-1902

Coverage Date

ca. 1898-1902

Coverage Place

Chawi (Chaui) band; northern Kansas and Nebraska, United States

Notes

Alice Cunningham Fletcher

Includes index

LCCN

16005547

LCSH

Pawnee Indians