Book

Societies and dance associations of the Blackfoot Indians

The TrusteesXI (IV) • Published In 1913 • Pages: 1, 359-460, 978-992

By: Wissler, Clark.

Abstract
This monograph written by Wissler on the basis of his own field notes and information supplied by D.C. Duvall and James Eagle-child, is a descriptive study of the age-graded men's societies, women's societies, religious cults, and dance associations of the three Blackfoot subdivisions. The three ceremonies, paraphernalia, dances and songs, and special behavior of the members of these societies are minutely described, as are the procedures for transferral of membership from one society to another. However, little information is included on the function and integration of these groups in Blackfoot society as a whole.
Subjects
Age stratification
Sodalities
Organized ceremonial
Dance
Representative art
culture
Blackfoot
HRAF PubDate
1999
Region
North America
Sub Region
Plains and Plateau
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
David Sherwood ; Marlene Martin ; 1982
Field Date
1903-1912
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Montana, United States; Alberta, Canada
Notes
by Clark Wissler
Includes bibliographical references (p. 978-992)
LCCN
15003014
LCSH
Siksika Indians