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Mortuary observances and the adoption rites of the Algonkin Foxes of Iowa

Proceedings of the International Congress of Americanists, 15th, 1906, Quebec • 2 • Published In 1968 • Pages: 263-277

By: Jones, William.

Abstract

This is a brief discussion of burial practices, mourning customs, and adoption rites among the Iowa Fox. Although the article focuses on description of customary practices, some information is given on Fox eschatology in order to clarify their beliefs about the relationship of adoption rites to the careers of the dead souls.

HRAF PubDate

2014

Region

North America

Sub Region

Eastern Woodlands

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Types

Ethnologist

Indigenous Person

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Eleanor Swanson ; John Beierle ; 1976

Field Date

1897-1904

Coverage Date

1854-1904

Coverage Place

Iowa, United States

Notes

Willliam Jones

LCCN

51014236

LCSH

Fox Indians--Funerary customs and rites