essay

Kaibeto Plateau ceremonialists: 1860-1980

navajo religion and culture : selected views • (17) • Published In 1982 • Pages: 164-175

By: Henderson, Eric.

Abstract
This source examines the causes of the decline in the number of traditional ceremonialists on the Kaibeto Plateau over the past 120 years. Data are presented on economic changes, the rise of the Native American Church, and the means of transmission of ceremonial knowledge. The conclusions are that economic changes and the rise of the Native American Church have contributed to the decline in the number of ceremonialists.
Subjects
Organized ceremonial
Shamans and psychotherapists
Magical and mental therapy
Sociocultural trends
Production and supply
culture
Navajo
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnographer
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Marlene Martin ; 1986
Field Date
none
Coverage Date
1860-1980
Coverage Place
Navajo Reservation, Kaibeto Plateau region, Arizona, United States
Notes
Eric Henderson
Includes bibliographical references (p. 174-175)
LCCN
81086446
LCSH
Navajo Indians