essay

Yurok

handbook of north american indians. california8 • Published In 1978 • Pages: 137-154

By: Pilling, Arnold R..

Abstract
This article presents a brief culture summary of the ethnography of the Yuroks of northwestern California. Some of the topics covered in this work are: intertribal ties with other ethnic groups, prehistory and history, social stratification, the district, villages and village clusters, the descent group, property ownership, ceremonies, curing, sorcery, death and mourning, technology, mythology, and folklore.
Subjects
Classes
Accumulation of wealth
Districts
Towns
Settlement patterns
Rule of descent
Property
Organized ceremonial
Sickness
Mats and basketry
Dance
culture
Yurok
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Northwest Coast and California
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2010
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1775-1972
Coverage Place
North Pacific Coast, California, United States
Notes
Arnold R. Pilling
Stock number 047-000-00347-4
LCCN
77017162
LCSH
Yurok Indians