Book
Zuñi breadstuff
Museum of the American Indian, Heye Foundation • 8 • Published In 1920 • Pages: 673 , 28 plates
By: Cushing, Frank Hamilton.
Abstract
This document, by a pioneer traveler-ethnologist, deals primarily with the diet of the Zuni. The degree of rapport achieved by the author was unusual, in that he truly became a member of the tribe, holding both the offices of second chief and Head Priest of the Bow. The material presented includes detailed information of corn and wheat agriculture, on food preservation and preparation, on eating customs and etiquette, and on ceremonies relating to food. Historical material is included along with the texts of a number of folk-tales and myths. Also covered are a number of aspects of material culture and food collecting.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2009
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Southwest and Basin
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- James R. Leary ; 1961: John Beierle; 2007
- Field Date
- 1879-1888
- Coverage Date
- 1879-1888
- Coverage Place
- Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, United States
- Notes
- Frank Hamilton Cushing
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 21004567
- LCSH
- Zuni Indians/Indians of North America--Food