Early Cremation cérémonies Of The Luiseno And Digueno Indians Of Southern California

Description: 

Cremation was a standard practice until the introduction of Christianity in the 18th century. The author found a few elderly individuals whose memory of this mortuary practice remained and he interviewed them.

People: 
Luiseno, Mexican Indian
Location Description: 

California CA

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: 
Davis, E.H.
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: 
Indian Notes And Monographs; Davis, EH. Early cremation cérémonies of the Luiseno and Digueno Indians of Southern California. Indian Notes & Monographs 1919;7:93-110.
Identifier: 
9900685
Subject: 
Burial, Ceremonial, Cultural Characteristics, Fire, Mortuary Practices
Type: 
Monograph