essay

Southern Valley Yokuts

handbook of north american indians. california8 • Published In 1978 • Pages: 448-461

By: Wallace, William James.

Abstract
Wallace writes an overview for the Yokuts of the southern San Joaquin Valley. He describes such things as their territory, environment, material culture, social and political organization, important life cycle events, religion, and their acculturation during the Spanish, Mexican, and American periods.
Subjects
Identification
Location
Topography and geology
Fauna
History
Food preparation
Diet
Settlement patterns
Moieties
Magicians and diviners
Organized ceremonial
culture
Yokuts
HRAF PubDate
2002
Region
North America
Sub Region
Northwest Coast and California
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry ; 2000
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
8000 BP - 28 B.P (6000 B.C. - 1972 A.D.)
Coverage Place
Southern Valley Yokuts; California, United States
Notes
William J. Wallace
SuDoc #047-000-00347-4
For bibliographical references see source 21:Anonymous
LCCN
77017162
LCSH
Yokuts Indians