CHIPPEWA CUSTOMS. Smithsonian Instistution Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin 86.

Description

1929 edition. Cover has some light wear and overall very nice. Pages are clean and have a bit of yellowing along the edges. Binding is secure.

This significant ethnographic work by Frances Densmore provides a comprehensive account of the customs and traditions of the Chippewa (also known as the Ojibwe or Anishinaabe) people. Published in 1929 as part of the Smithsonian Institution’s Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin series, it represents a valuable primary source for researchers and collectors interested in Native American history and culture.

Densmore, a pioneering ethnologist and musician, spent years living among the Chippewa communities in Minnesota and Wisconsin, meticulously documenting their way of life through interviews, observations, and recordings. Her work captures intricate details of their ceremonies, social structures, arts, and music, offering a rare glimpse into a rich cultural heritage that was rapidly changing due to the pressures of assimilation and modernization.

This edition stands as a testament to the dedication of early anthropologists like Densmore, who sought to preserve the knowledge and traditions of indigenous communities before they were lost forever. With its well-preserved condition, this copy represents an opportunity for collectors and scholars to delve into a pivotal work that has shaped our understanding of the Chippewa people and their enduring legacy.