Wetherill, Mrs. Marietta., September 12, 1953.
Item — CD: 457, Microfilm: 7
Scope and Contents
The road from Pueblo alto to Aztec. Sacred significance of bird feathers. The trick of making the feathers walk up a stick. Medicines used by medicinemen. Two copper bells and copper plate found at Bonito. Navajo secret names. The Navajo children have no clothing until they have to go out and herd sheep. Materials used before they had wool. Did not learn weaving form the Hopis of the Spanish. Deer trap. Mountain lion skin for bow case and quiver. Surgery performed by medicineman.
Dates
- September 12, 1953.
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
English Spanish
Access Restrictions
Transcripts must be accessed via microfilm (CSWR F801 P56 1960). Not all tapes have been transcribed.
Extent
From the Collection: 13 Boxes (13 cu. ft.)
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451