Ceremonies of the Pomo Indians and Pomo Bear Doctors - Hardcover

by S. A. Barrett (Author)

Ceremonies of the Pomo Indians and Pomo Bear Doctors is a book written by S. A. Barrett that provides a detailed account of the religious and cultural practices of the Pomo Indians, a Native American tribe that inhabited the coastal regions of Northern California. The book is a compilation of field notes and observations made by the author during his interactions with the Pomo Indians in the early 1900s. The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes the various ceremonies and rituals of the Pomo Indians, including their religious beliefs, dances, songs, and other cultural practices. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the different ceremonies that were performed by the Pomo Indians, including the Kuksu ceremony, the Feather Dance, and the Mourning Ceremony. The second part of the book focuses on the Pomo Bear Doctors, who were regarded as spiritual leaders and healers within the tribe. The author provides a detailed account of the training and initiation process of the Bear Doctors, as well as their role in the community. The Bear Doctors were responsible for performing healing ceremonies and providing spiritual guidance to the members of the tribe. Overall, Ceremonies of the Pomo Indians and Pomo Bear Doctors is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the cultural and religious practices of the Pomo Indians. The book provides a unique insight into the beliefs and traditions of this Native American tribe, and is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Pomo people.1917. These essays were originally published by the University of California Publications in American Archeology and Ethnology. During a residence in the Pomo region the existing vestiges of some of these Pomo ceremonies were observed whenever possible. Some information was obtained from informants of three Pomo dialects, Northern, Central and Eastern. In Ceremonies, Mr. Barrett presents information relative to the ceremonial organization, ghost or devil ceremony, Guksu ceremony, dances and the Messiah Cult. Bear Doctors is a dissertation surrounding one of the most concrete and persistent convictions of the Indians of a large part of California in the belief of the existence of persons of magic power able to turn themselves into grizzly bears.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.