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A summary of Jicarilla Apache culture

American anthropologist, n.s.38Published In 1936 • Pages: 202-223

By: Opler, Morris Edward.

Abstract
This source presents a cultural summary of Jicarilla Apache using ethnography prior to the reservation period beginning in 1887. Data pertain to the band, local group and family, world conception, material culture, economy, raiding and warfare, mythology, ritual life, kinship, marital life, and death, the underworld, and the rites of burial.
Subjects
Culture summary
culture
Jicarilla Apache
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1984
Field Date
1934-1935
Coverage Date
1800-1888
Coverage Place
Northern New Mexico, United States; Southern Colorado, United States
Notes
M. E. Opler
LCCN
17015424
LCSH
Jicarilla Indians