Mortuary Observances And The Adoption Rites Of The Algonkin Foxes Of Iowa

Description:

Four methods of disposal of remains were observed: 1) wrapping the clothed body with inner and outer covers and then placing it upon a berth in a tree or upon a scaffold; 2) on the battlefield, placing the body in a seated posture with the back against a support or having the body seated and facing westward upon the body of a slain enemy; 3) burying the body seated, facing westward, with an overhead shelter; and 4) burying the body in the ground. Author describes methods in detail.

People:

Algonkian, Ojibwe, Osage, Sac and Fox

Location Description:

Iowa IA; Kansas KS

Protocol:

UNM Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center Public Access

Community:

UNM Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center

Category:

Death, Tribal Actions

Original Date:

1906

Creator:

Jones, W.

Language:

English

Rights:

Records indicate that the UNM Health Sciences Library owns a copy of this item, but there may be a need to clear rights with a copyright holder prior to sharing with the public.

Source:

Man; Jones, W. Mortuary observances and the adoption rites of the Algonkin Foxes of Iowa. Proc Intl Conf Amer 1906;15(1):263-77.

Identifier:

9900483

Subject:

Ceremonial, Cultural Characteristics, Mortuary Practices

Type:

Monograph