Book
Bear ceremonialism of the Kutenai Indians
U.S. Dept. of the Interior, Indian Arts and Crafts Board • (4) • Published In 1966 • Pages: 54
By: Schaeffer, Claude E..
Abstract
This document discusses the role bears play in Kutenai subsistence, religion, and ceremonialism. Topics include bear lore, bear hunts, and elaborate rites concerning bears that include special burials, shrines, magic, ceremonies, and feasting; all to appease the bear spirits. The final part of the document compares Kutenai bear ceremonies with those of other cultures in the region.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2018
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Plains and Plateau
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard; 2017
- Field Date
- 1935-1965
- Coverage Date
- 1832-1950
- Coverage Place
- Northern Plains and Plateau, United States and Canada
- Notes
- By Claude E. Schaeffer
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 51-54)
- LCCN
- 67061838
- LCSH
- Kootenai Indians
- Bears--Folklore
- Kootenai Indians--Rites and ceremonies