The Hupa White Deerskin Dance

By Walter R. Goldschmidt

Book Overview

The Hupa White Deerskin Dance is a book written by Walter R. Goldschmidt that explores the cultural significance of the White Deerskin Dance of the Hupa people of Northern California. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the dance and its role in Hupa society, as well as its historical and contemporary importance.The book begins with an overview of the Hupa people and their cultural traditions, including their beliefs, values, and practices. It then delves into the specifics of the White Deerskin Dance, including its origins, symbolism, and ritual elements. Goldschmidt examines the dance from multiple perspectives, including its religious, social, and political significance.Throughout the book, Goldschmidt draws on extensive fieldwork and interviews with Hupa elders and community members to provide a rich and nuanced understanding of the White Deerskin Dance. He also explores the challenges facing the Hupa people in preserving their cultural traditions in the face of ongoing social and economic change.Overall, The Hupa White Deerskin Dance is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of a key cultural tradition of the Hupa people, providing valuable insights into the complexities of indigenous cultural practices and their ongoing significance in contemporary society.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163142344
• ISBN13: 9781163142349
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"