Book

The Hopi Indians of Old Oraibi: change and continuity

University of Michigan Press • Ann Arbor • Published In 1972 • Pages:

By: Titiev, Mischa.

Abstract

This source is the diary of Titiev's1934 field trip to Oriabi, also incorporating the observations made during his many subsequent stays at the pueblo. It contains information on kinship customs, witchcraft beliefs, the Katchina cults and snake dances, and much information on the ceremonial calendar and life cycle, including information on specific individuals. It generally provides the documentation for the author's previous major work (1: Titiev).

HRAF PubDate

2000

Region

North America

Sub Region

Southwest and Basin

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Dubravka Schmalzbauer ; 1974-1975

Field Date

1932-1966

Coverage Date

early 1930s

Coverage Place

Old Oraibi Pueblo, Third Mesa, northeastern Arizona, United States

Notes

Mischa Titiev

Includes bibliographical references and index

LCCN

79142590

LCSH

Hopi Indians