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Social Life And Ceremonial Bundles Of The Menomini Indians

Social Life And Ceremonial Bundles Of The Menomini Indians

Hardcover

Native American History20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1497826675
ISBN13: 9781497826670
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Mar 29 2014
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Social Life and Ceremonial Bundles of the Menomini Indians is a comprehensive study of the Menomini people, a Native American tribe from the Great Lakes region of the United States. The book is written by Alanson Skinner, an anthropologist who lived among the Menomini for several years in the early 20th century. The book begins with an overview of Menomini social structure, including their kinship system, political organization, and economic practices. Skinner then delves into the Menomini's religious beliefs and practices, focusing on their use of ceremonial bundles - sacred objects that contain various items of spiritual significance. Skinner provides detailed descriptions of the various bundles used by the Menomini, including their contents, use in rituals, and symbolism. He also discusses the role of shamans in Menomini society, as well as the importance of dreams and visions in their spiritual practices. Throughout the book, Skinner draws on his personal experiences living among the Menomini, as well as his extensive research into their culture and history. The result is a rich and detailed portrait of a complex and fascinating people, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture and history.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1913 Edition.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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