Societies Of The Kiowa (1916)

Societies Of The Kiowa is a book written by Robert Harry Lowie and published in 1916. The book is a detailed study of the Kiowa tribe, a Native American tribe that lived on the Great Plains of North America. Lowie's work is based on his extensive fieldwork and research among the Kiowa people, and provides a comprehensive look at their social and cultural practices.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the Kiowa social organization, including their kinship system, marriage practices, and political structure. Lowie describes the various Kiowa societies, including the warrior society and the women's society, and their roles in Kiowa culture. He also examines the role of religion in Kiowa society, including their beliefs about the afterlife and their use of peyote in religious ceremonies.The second part of the book focuses on Kiowa material culture, including their clothing, weapons, and architecture. Lowie provides detailed descriptions of Kiowa clothing, including their use of animal hides and feathers, and their intricate beadwork. He also examines the Kiowa use of horses and their horsemanship skills, as well as their use of buffalo for food, clothing, and shelter.Overall, Societies Of The Kiowa is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture and history. Lowie's detailed descriptions and analysis of Kiowa social and cultural practices provide a unique insight into a fascinating and complex society.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.