Book

Ethnography of the Surprise Valley Paiute

University of California Press31 (3) • Published In 1934 • Pages: 67-210 , plates 17-32

By: Kelly, Isabel Truesdell.

Abstract
This general ethnographic report is based upon field work among the Northern Paiute or Paviotso of Northeastern California. It concentrates attention upon aspects of material culture, and is particularly informative as regards basketry techniques, hunting, and games. Ten text figures illustrate basketry techniques in detail.
Subjects
Hunting and trapping
Mats and basketry
Games
Gambling
Normal garb
Work in skins
External trade
Childbirth
Personal names
Puberty and initiation
Marriage
Dance
Shamans and psychotherapists
Magical and mental therapy
Magic
culture
Northern Paiute
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Genevieve A. Highland ; 1954; John Beierle; 2011
Field Date
1930
Coverage Date
1870-1930
Coverage Place
Surprise Valley Paiute, northeasterrn California, United States
Notes
Isabel T. Kelly
Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-209)
LCCN
a 32001577
LCSH
Paiute Indians
Indians of North America--California