essay

Northern Paiute

handbook of north american indians. great basin11 • Published In 1986 • Pages: 435-465

By: Fowler, Catherine S., Liljeblad, Sven S. (Sven Samuel).

Abstract
This is a concise culture summary of Northern Paiute ethnography derived in large part from published and unpublished source material. Data include information on Northern Paiute territory and language, tribal subdivisions, environment, subsistence, house types, clothing and adornment, social and political organization, life cycle, religion, games, and culture history,
Subjects
Identification
Location
Food quest
Tools and appliances
Dwellings
Normal garb
History
Shamans and psychotherapists
Public welfare
culture
Northern Paiute
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2011
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1800-1980
Coverage Place
California, Oregon, and Nevada, United States
Notes
Catherine S. Fowler and Sven Liljeblad
LCCN
77017162
LCSH
Paiute Indians