essay

The army worm: a food of the Pomo Indians

essays in anthropology presented to a. l. kroeber • Berkeley, Calif. • Published In 1936 • Pages: 1-5

By: Barrett, S. A. (Samuel Alfred).

Abstract
This document deals with the use of the army worm as a source of food supply among the Pomo Indians. Interesting details are given by the author on the unique traps used by the Pomo in collecting these worms, as well as on the insects themselves (i.e., feeding habits, etc.). Data are also given on the preparation and preservation of these army worms for food.
Subjects
Fauna
Collecting
Food preparation
Diet
culture
Pomo
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
North America
Sub Region
Northwest Coast and California
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1960
Field Date
1904
Coverage Date
1904
Coverage Place
Russian River area, northern California , United States
Notes
Samuel A. Barrett
LCCN
36014302
LCSH
Pomo Indians