Notes On Fox Mortuary Customs And Beliefs

Description:

Grave is dug first, then an empty coffin is fitted. Next, the deceased is bathed and dressed and laid in the casket. An orator speaks over the casket and then it is lowered into the ground. Subsequent cérémonies last four days. Article contains a bilingual story about how one dies. Excerpts only. Table of Contents. Bibliography.

People:

Algonkian, Sac and Fox

Protocol:

UNM Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center Public Access

Community:

UNM Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center

Category:

Death, Miscellaneous, Tribal Actions

Original Date:

1919

Creator:

Michelson, T.

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:

Michelson, T. Notes on Fox mortuary customs and beliefs. BAE Annl Rep 1919;40:351-496.

Identifier:

9900681

Subject:

Concept Formation, Cultural Characteristics, Mortuary Practices

Type:

Monograph