essay
The Yokuts
Tribes of California • Washington • Published In 1877 • Pages: 369-392
By: Powers, Stephen.
Abstract
The material for this article comprises chapter 35 of Powers' TRIBES OF CALIFORNIA, and is, in general, a relatively brief ethnographic sketch of Yokuts culture as it existed in the 1870's. The author was a professional journalist, although one of the most outstanding authorities on the California Indians of his time. Some aspects of Yokuts culture given special attention by the author are: chieftainship; Yokuts prophets and magicians; weapons; foods; gambling; medical practices; disposal of the dead; and ceremonials, particularly the cyclic mourning ceremonies for the dead.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2002
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Northwest Coast and California
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Journalist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 1960
- Field Date
- 1871-1876
- Coverage Date
- 1870s
- Coverage Place
- California, United States
- Notes
- Stephen Powers
- LCCN
- 02027767
- LCSH
- Yokuts Indians