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The Ramah Navajo

U.S. G.P.O. : For sale by the Supt. of Docs. (75-80) • Published In 1966 • Pages: 1, 327-377

By: Kluckhohn, Clyde.

Abstract
This source represents the last ethnographic material written by the author before his death. It is primarily a short summary of the Ramah Navajo based on research conducted between 1936 and 1955. Consequently, brief data are included on all elements of Navajo culture plus some physical and genetic information. As such, the paper is useful as an introduction to Navajo culture.
Subjects
Acculturation and culture contact
Regulation of marriage
Secondary marriages
Termination of marriage
Woodworking
Lithic industries
Ethnobotany
Alcoholic beverages
Personality traits
Residence
Household
General character of religion
Birth statistics
culture
Navajo
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Richard A. Wagner ; 1985
Field Date
1936-1955
Coverage Date
1871-1954
Coverage Place
Ramah, New Mexico, United States
Notes
By Clyde Kluckhohn
Includes bibliographical references (p. 374-377)
LCCN
38026823
LCSH
Navajo Indians