book chapter

Navajo classification of natural objects

Plateau -- Vol. -- 21 • Flagstaff, [Ariz.] • Published In 1948 • Pages: 7-12

By: Reichard, Gladys Amanda.

Abstract
This is a short discussion by a well-known authority on Navajo ceremonial life relating to the classification of natural objects. The author points out that since the Navajo regards all parts of the universe essential to well-being they have an exact and detailed classification of all plants, animals, minerals and rocks, shells and stars. The author therefore suggests various methods for arriving at an understanding of these classifications, and describes her own recent, initial efforts to study the classification of birds.
Subjects
Gender status
General character of religion
Ethnobotany
Ethnozoology
culture
Navajo
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
3: Good, useful data, but not uniformly excellent
Analyst
Kachen S. Coley ; 1952-1953
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Arizona, United States
Notes
Gladys A. Reichard
This document consists of excerpts
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
32008235
LCSH
Navajo Indians