Ceremonies of the Pomo Indians

 In Ceremonies of the Pomo Indians , anthropologist S. A. Barrett presents one of the most detailed ethnographic records of Native Californian religious and ceremonial life ever compiled. Drawing from extensive fieldwork with the Pomo people in the early 20th century, Barrett documents a wide range of sacred practices—including seasonal rituals, puberty ceremonies, healing rites, mourning customs, and the intricate "Ghost Dance" cycle. Each ceremony is described with precision, capturing no