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The Maricopa: customs, arts and beliefs

north american indian; being a series of volumes picturing and describing the indians of the united states, and alaska, written, illustrated, and published by edward s. curtis • Seattle, Wash. • Published In 1908 • Pages: 1-7 [Original pagination: 81-87 ]

By: Curtis, Edward S..

Abstract

This source provides a broad picture of Maricopa culture, with particular emphasis on relations with and borrowings from neighboring tribes. It also contains information on foods, alcoholic beverages, marriage and funeral customs, pottery types, and religion, concluding with a creation myth.

HRAF PubDate

2015

Region

North America

Sub Region

Southwest and Basin

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

John Beierle ; 1961

Field Date

1906-1907

Coverage Date

1900-1908

Coverage Place

Gila River and Salt River Reservations, Maricopa and Pinal counties, Arizona, United States

Notes

Edward S. Curtis

LCCN

08002173

LCSH

Maricopa Indians