Book
Animal husbandry in Navajo society and culture
University of California Press • 1 • Published In 1964 • Pages: 104
By: Downs, James F..
Abstract
This source is a comprehensive survey of animal husbandry among the Navajo of Black Mesa, Arizona. It covers in detail the importance of domestication and herding in the local economy, types of livestock owned -- their treatment and Navajo attitudes toward them -- the role of animal husbandry in social organization, horses and techniques of riding.
- Subjects
- Acculturation and culture contact
- Hunting and trapping
- Domesticated animals
- Applied animal science
- Pastoral activities
- Wool production
- Land use
- Settlement patterns
- Property in movables
- Real property
- Production and supply
- Animal transport
- Family relationships
- Extended families
- Territorial hierarchy
- Public welfare
- Ethnozoology
- Childhood activities
- Transmission of skills
- culture
- Navajo
- HRAF PubDate
- 2004
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Southwest and Basin
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- M. A. Marcus ; 1985
- Field Date
- 1960-1961
- Coverage Date
- 1868-1961
- Coverage Place
- Navajo Reservation, Black Mesa, Arizona, United States
- Notes
- by James F. Downs
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 100-104)
- LCCN
- 64064257
- LCSH
- Navajo Indians