Book

Ceremonies of the Pawnee

University of Nebraska Press for the American Indian Studies Research Institute, Indiana University • Lincoln • Published In 1989 • Pages: xiv, 497

By: Murie, James R., Parks, Douglas R..

Abstract

'Ceremonies of the Pawnee' by James R. Murie (or Coming Sun -- his native American name), presents a significant contribution to the study of Pawnee ethnology in its highly detailed description of nineteenth to early twentieth century ceremonialism. The introductory portion of the text presents the general background of the manuscript, an overview of Pawnee society, and a biography of Murie. The remainder of the text is divided into two main parts. Part I deals in great detail with the rituals and ceremonies of the Skiri or northern band of Pawnee, while part II provides comparable information on the south bands -- the Chawi (Grand), Kitkahahki (Republican), and Pitahawirata (Tappage). Much of the ceremonial data, especially for the south bands, relate to medicine society rituals (see categories 756 and 796). Song texts which accompany the various ceremonies, are also to be found scattered throughout this work.

HRAF PubDate

1998

Region

North America

Sub Region

Plains and Plateau

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Creator Types

Indigenous Person

Ethnologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

John Beierle ; 1997

Field Date

ca.1890-1920

Coverage Date

1900-1920

Coverage Place

Platte, Loup, and Republican Rivers areas, Nebraska and Northern Kansas, United States

Notes

by James R. Murie ; edited by Douglas R. Parks

Reprint. Originally published: Washington : Smithsonian Institution Press, 1981. (Smithsonian contributions to anthropology ; no. 27)

Includes bibliographical references (p. 471-474) and indexes

LCCN

88028290

LCSH

Pawnee Indians