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Being a grandmother in the Tewa world

American Indian culture and research journal • 19 (2) • Published In 1995 • Pages: 67-83

By: Jacobs, Sue-Ellen.

Abstract

This paper summarizes the role and function of grandmothers in Tewa society, based on oral history materials, published archives, formal interviews and informal discussions with members of the tribe, and participant observations of more than three hundred members of a Tewa extended family with whom the author worked for many years. The document also includes the author's observations concerning the Tewa use of kinship terms and other kin-based behaviors (p. 67).

HRAF PubDate

2010

Region

North America

Sub Region

Southwest and Basin

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

John Beierle; 2008

Field Date

1970-1972

Coverage Date

not specified

Coverage Place

San Juan Pueblo, north-central New Mexico, United States

Notes

Sue-Ellen Jacobs

Includes bibliographical references

LCCN

78643481

LCSH

Tewa Indians