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Social Life And Ceremonial Bundles Of The Menomini Indians

Social Life And Ceremonial Bundles Of The Menomini Indians

Skinner, Alanson

Paperback

Biographies GeneralNative American HistoryIndigenous Languages of the Americas

ISBN10: 142860474X
ISBN13: 9781428604742
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: May 15 2006
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.39 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Social Life and Ceremonial Bundles of the Menomini Indians is a book written by Alanson Skinner, a renowned anthropologist who studied the Menomini tribe of Native Americans in the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed account of the social and cultural practices of the Menomini people, including their beliefs, traditions, and ceremonies. The author focuses on the ceremonial bundles, which are sacred objects that play a central role in Menomini religious and spiritual life. He describes the different types of bundles, their contents, and their significance in various ceremonies and rituals. The book also explores the Menomini social structure, including their kinship system, marriage customs, and gender roles. Additionally, the author discusses the Menomini's relationship with the natural world, including their hunting and fishing practices, and their use of medicinal plants. Overall, Social Life and Ceremonial Bundles of the Menomini Indians is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture and history, and provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs and practices of one of the country's most important indigenous tribes.Anthropological Papers Of The American Museum Of Natural History. V13, Part 1. Contents Include: Home Life, Marriage Customs, Terms Of Relationship, Naming Customs, Dream Fasting, Menstrual Customs, Games, Cosmology And Medicine Bundles, Etc.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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