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The ethnobiology of the Papago Indians

The University of New Mexico press4 (3) • Published In 1935 • Pages: 84

By: Castetter, Edward Franklin, Underhill, Ruth Murray.

Abstract
This source is a detailed description of the various uses to which plants and animals are put by the Papago. Castetter, a biologist, worked with Underhill during her ethnographic field trips to collect botanical materials. It contains information on hunting and gathering, agriculture, methods of food preservation, clothing, weaving and basketry, and the uses of plant and animal products in ceremonial. Included are indexes of the scientific and common names of the plants and animals mentioned in the work.
Subjects
Collecting
Hunting and trapping
Preservation and storage of food
Flora
Diet
Tillage
Normal garb
Mats and basketry
Pharmaceuticals
Medical therapy
culture
O'odham
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Types
Biologist
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Timothy J. O'Leary ; 1959; John Beierle; 2010
Field Date
1931-1934
Coverage Date
1687-1934
Coverage Place
Southwestern Arizona, United States
Notes
Edward F. Castetter and Ruth M. Underhill
Includes bibliographical references (p. 79-80)
LCCN
45025202
LCSH
Tohono O'odham Indians