Book

The native culture in the Marquesas

The Museum (9) • Published In 1923 • Pages: v, 358

By: Handy, E. S. Craighill (Edward Smith Craighill).

Abstract
This work by a professional ethnologist constitutes the major source on the culture of the Marquesas. While much of the former culture has disappeared, Handy, by utilizing the memories of aged informants and the early accounts of travelers, has been able to reconstruct the culture as it existed in the past. Although the book deals primarily with these data, some information is included on the modern inhabitants of the Marquesas. The book contains information on material culture, social organization, political structure, warfare, life cycle, religions, and subsistence patterns. Many of the passages used by the author to illustrate given points are credited by the author to Ralph Linton, who accompanied the author in the capacity of archaeologist. There is a lengthy errata sheet on page v.
Subjects
Traditional history
Tribe and nation
Status of children
Adoption
Ceremonial during infancy and childhood
Agriculture
Prayers and sacrifices
Spirits and gods
Sacred objects and places
Literary texts
Organized ceremonial
culture
Marquesas
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Polynesia
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
James R. Leary ; 1959: John Beierle; 2010
Field Date
1920-1921
Coverage Date
1920-1921
Coverage Place
Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, South Pacific
Notes
by E. S. Craighill Handy
'Bayard Dominick expedition. Publication number 9.'
Includes bibliographical references (p. 356-357)
LCCN
24012768
LCSH
Ethnology--French Polynesia--Marquesas Islands