Research Catalog

Title

Ceremonial costumes of the Pueblo Indians : their evolution, fabrication, and significance in the prayer drama / Virginia More Roediger.

Author

Roediger, Virginia More.

Publication

Berkeley : Los Angeles, University of California Press, 1941.

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Description

xvii, 251 p. : ill. (some col.) ; map; 29 cm.

Subject

• Indians of North America > Clothing
• Indians of North America > Drama
• Pueblo Indians > Clothing
• Pueblo Indians > Rites and ceremonies
• Pueblo dance

Note

• Without thesis note.
• Decorated end-papers.
• Appendix: Pueblo linguistic groups.
• Originally presented as the author's hesis (Ph. D.)--Yale University, 1937.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references (p. [245]-251).

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Pt.1. The Pueblos, their history and present life : History ; Location of pueblos : Hopi : Zuni : Rio Grande ; Climate ; Social customs ; Architecture ; Agriculture ; Pottery ; Dress : Hair arrangement ; Communal life ; Government ; Manners ; Religion : Pantheon of supernaturals : Organization : Kiva : Ritual : Cults : The dance ; Ceremonial calendar ; Catholic influence -- pt.2. Costume materials and their significance : Fabrication of cloth : Fiber : Spinner : Weaving ; Preparation of skins ; Feathers : Macaw : Turkey : Eagle : Duck, owl, crow : Summer birds ; Nature forms : Evergreen : Gourds : Yucca : Corn : Cotton : Herbs and flowers ; Decoration : Color : Paints and stains : Dyes : Embroidery -- pt.3. Detailed analyses of parts of costumes : Body paint ; Mantles ; Body garments : Breechclout : Kilt : Shirt : Women's dress : Trousers ; Leg coverings : Leggings : Garters : Anklets : Moccasins ; Arm ornaments : Arm bands ; Accessories : Sash : Belt : Foxskin : Bandoleers : Jewelry : Sun-disk ornament ; Dance properties : Rattles : Wands : Baskets ; Make-up ; Headdresses ; Masks : Half mask ; Face mask : Helmet mask ; Ornamentation of masks -- pt.4. Costumes in relation to the prayer drama : Sources of information ; Origin of ceremonial costume ; Fundamental ceremonial costume ; Costumes for impersonations : Buffalo dance, San Ildefonso : Buffalo dance, Tesuque : Dance of the game animals : San Felipe : Eagle dance ; Comparison of style : Taos : San Ildefonso : San Juan : Hopi ; Ceremonial Powamu : Hopi ; Ceremonial Kokochi : Zuni ; Clowns : "Chiffoneti" : Mudheads.

LCCN

^^^41052754^

OCLC

964585813

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