Book

Childhood and Youth in Jicarilla Apache society

Publications of the Frederick Webb Hodge Anniversary Publication Fund5Published In 1946 • Pages: x, 170 , 2 plates

By: Opler, Morris Edward.

Abstract
This source is a reconstruction of Jicarilla culture, concentrating on child development and child training. Covering the life cycle from conception to courtship, it has detailed information on the puberty ceremony of girls and the annual ceremonial relay race.
Subjects
Games
Verbal arts
Age stratification
Kinship
Reproduction
Infant feeding
Development and maturation
Childhood activities
Socialization
culture
Jicarilla Apache
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Marlene Martin ; 1984
Field Date
1934-1935
Coverage Date
1934-1935
Coverage Place
Jicarilla Apache Reservation; New Mexico, United States
Notes
Morris Edward Opler
Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-168)
LCSH
Jicarilla Indians