Hopi Kinship

'Hopi Kinship' is a significant ethnographic study exploring the complex social structure and familial relationships of the Hopi people of the American Southwest. Authored by the renowned anthropologist Robert H. Lowie, this work provides a meticulous analysis of the kinship terminology and organizational systems that define Hopi society. Lowie’s research delves into the matrilineal clan systems, the roles of specific family members, and the intricate web of social obligations that sustain the community’s traditional way of life.As part of the broader anthropological record of North American indigenous cultures, this text offers valuable insights into the linguistic and structural foundations of Hopi identity. It examines how kinship influences religious practices, economic cooperation, and political authority within the various mesas. Scholars and readers interested in Native American history, cultural anthropology, and the evolution of social systems will find 'Hopi Kinship' to be a foundational resource that highlights the resilience and complexity of Hopi tradition. By documenting these interpersonal ties and social hierarchies, the work preserves a vital snapshot of indigenous heritage and the enduring principles of communal organization.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.