Book
Papago Indian religion
Columbia University Press • (33) • Published In 1946 • Pages: viii, 359
By: Underhill, Ruth.
Abstract
This source is a descriptive ethnography of Papago religion. The book is divided into five sections: a background on Papago history and culture; communal ceremonies; ceremonies for individual power; the use of power; and acculturation. In an appendix, Underhill notes the many resemblances to Pueblo practices to be found in the Papago prayer-stick festival. Also noteworthy is the subcultural variation in ceremonial to be found among the four main Papago groups, partly due to differential exposures to acculturative influence. Underhill, the outstanding authority on the Papago, was employed by the United States Indian Office when this source was published.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2010
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Southwest and Basin
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Timothy J. O'Leary ; 1958: John Beierle; 2010
- Field Date
- 1931-1935
- Coverage Date
- 1931-1935
- Coverage Place
- Arizona, United States
- Notes
- Ruth Murray Underhill
- At head of title: Ruth M. Underhill. 'A sequel to a previous paper on Social organization.'--Foreword
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 341-347)
- LCCN
- a 47000360
- LCSH
- Tohono O'odham Indians--Religion