Book

Pawnee music

U.S. Govt. Print. Off. • (93) • Published In 1929 • Pages: xviii, 129 , plates

By: Densmore, Frances.

Abstract
This monograph was written by a specialist in the field of American Indian music, and contains an exhaustive and thorough analysis of Pawnee songs and music. A general well-rounded culture summary of Pawnee society may be found in the text preceeding the section on musical analysis. Information on Pawnee myths and legends as well as examples of literature may also be found here.
Subjects
Comparative evidence
Music
Literary texts
Mythology
Sacred objects and places
Organized ceremonial
culture
Pawnee
HRAF PubDate
1998
Region
North America
Sub Region
Plains and Plateau
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1960
Field Date
1919-1920
Coverage Date
1919-1920
Coverage Place
Skidi (Skiri) and Chawi (Chaui) bands; Oklahoma, United States
Notes
Frances Densmore
Includes bibliographical references (p. 126) and index
LCCN
30026129
LCSH
Pawnee Indians