The Hupa White Deerskin Dance (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432557362)

The Hupa White Deerskin Dance is a book written by Walter R. Goldschmidt. It is a detailed account of the traditional Native American ceremony known as the White Deerskin Dance, as practiced by the Hupa people of Northern California. The book provides a comprehensive description of the dance, including its history, meaning, and significance within Hupa culture. Goldschmidt also explores the social and cultural context in which the dance takes place, as well as the role it plays in maintaining and reinforcing Hupa cultural identity. The Hupa White Deerskin Dance is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture and traditions, as well as for scholars and researchers studying indigenous cultures and their practices.White Deerskin Dance Is A Protracted Ritualistic Festivity Engaged In By Several Tribes Of Northwestern California. The Essential Features Are Presented, Pointing Out Its Ceremonial, Religious, Social, And Socioeconomic Aspects.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.

Author: Walter R. Goldschmidt, Harold E. Driver
ISBN-10: 143255736X
ISBN-13: 9781432557362
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d