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Ceremonies and rituals of the Osage

Smithsonian miscellaneous collections • 63 (8) • Published In 1914 • Pages: 66-69

By: La Flesche, Francis.

Abstract
This source describes tattooing among the Osage, and the reasons for certain types of tattooing.
Subjects
Body alterations
Aftermath of combat
Status, role, and prestige
Animal by-products
Paint and dye manufacture
Personal grooming
culture
Osage
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
Plains and Plateau
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
James R. Leary ; 1959
Field Date
1913
Coverage Date
1910-1914
Coverage Place
Osage Indians, USA
Notes
Francis La Flesche
LCCN
16008203
LCSH
Osage Indians