book chapter

Navaho basketry as made by Ute and Paiute

American anthropologist, n.s. • 40 • Published In 1938 • Pages: 758-759

By: Stewart, Omer C. (Omer Call).

Abstract
The author, an ethnologist who did field work among the Utes and Paiutes, takes issue with Harry Tschopik, Jr.'s remark in source 91: Tschopik , that baskets made by the Paiute and Ute for use in Navajo ceremonies 'are made according to Navajo ritual requirements.' He points out that the same factors that cause obsolescence among the Navajo cause new growth among the Ute and the Paiute, who now have adopted an alien type of basket and turned its manufacture into a flourishing industry.
Subjects
Reviews and critiques
Mats and basketry
Avoidance and taboo
Organized ceremonial
culture
Navajo
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Katchen S. Coley ; 1951
Field Date
1936-1938
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
southwestern United States
Notes
Omer C. Stewart
This document consists of excerpts
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
1715424
LCSH
Navajo Indians