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Ethnobotany of the Zuñi Indians
Thirtieth annual report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the of the Smithsonian Institution 1988-1909 • Washington • Published In 1909 • Pages: 31-102
By: Stevenson, Matilda Coxe (Evans).
Abstract
This is a formal ethnobotanical report on the Zuñi by a noted early authority. She presents specific data on plants used as food, in medical practice, and in weaving, dyeing, basketry, pottery decoration, toiletry, folk-lore and ceremonies; clan and other names derived from plants; and a separate listing of plants. Whenever possible the author gives the botanical name, common English name, Zuñi name and its derivation, and a brief description of the usage or beliefs related to each plant. Considerable information on Zuñi culture is presented as incidental to the discussion of plants and their use.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2009
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Southwest and Basin
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- George R. Bedell ; 1961: John Beierle; 2007
- Field Date
- 1879-1900
- Coverage Date
- 1879-1900
- Coverage Place
- Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico, United States
- Notes
- Matilda C. Stevenson
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 16009898
- LCSH
- Botany, Medical/Ethnobotany/Zuni Indians/Botany--New Mexico