Book

The Hopi Indians of Old Oraibi: change and continuity

University of Michigan PressAnn Arbor • Published In 1972 • Pages:

By: Titiev, Mischa.

Abstract
This source is the diary of Titiev's1934 field trip to Oriabi, also incorporating the observations made during his many subsequent stays at the pueblo. It contains information on kinship customs, witchcraft beliefs, the Katchina cults and snake dances, and much information on the ceremonial calendar and life cycle, including information on specific individuals. It generally provides the documentation for the author's previous major work (1: Titiev).
Subjects
Organized ceremonial
Informants
Life history materials
Observation in research
culture
Hopi
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Dubravka Schmalzbauer ; 1974-1975
Field Date
1932-1966
Coverage Date
early 1930s
Coverage Place
Old Oraibi Pueblo, Third Mesa, northeastern Arizona, United States
Notes
Mischa Titiev
Includes bibliographical references and index
LCCN
79142590
LCSH
Hopi Indians