essay

Aleut

handbook of north american indians. arctic • 5 • Published In 1984 • Pages: 161-184

By: Lantis, Margaret.

Abstract
Lantis has written the chapter on the Aleut for the Smithsonian Institution's 'Handbook of the American Indian.' It is a good introduction to Aleut ecology, material culture, subsistence practices and society from 1750 to 1975. It includes photographs of Aleutian carvings, clothing, weapons, baskets, and hats.
Subjects
Food quest
Mats and basketry
Normal garb
Settlement patterns
Production and supply
Religious beliefs
culture
Aleut
HRAF PubDate
2007
Region
North America
Sub Region
Arctic and Subarctic
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2005
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1750-1975
Coverage Place
Aleutian Islands, Alaska, United States
Notes
Margaret Lantis
For bibliographical references see document 76:Damas
LCCN
77017162
LCSH
Aleuts