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| − | The '''Atsugewi''' were Native Americans residing in what is now northern [[California]], [[United States]], in the vicinity of [[Mount Shasta]], specifically the [[Pit River]] drainage on Burney, Hat, and Dixie Valley or Horse Creeks. They were closely related to the [[Achomawi]] and consisted of two groups (the Atsugé and the Apwaruge). The Atsugé ("pine-tree people") from the Hat Creek area, and the Apwaruge ("juniper-tree people") of the Dixie Valley. | + | The '''Atsugewi''' were Native Americans residing in what is now northern [[California]], [[United States]], in the vicinity of [[Mount Shasta]], specifically the [[Pit River]] drainage on Burney, Hat, and Dixie Valley or Horse Creeks. They were closely related to the [[Achomawi]] and consisted of two groups (the Atsugé and the Apwaruge). The Atsugé ("pine-tree people") from the Hat Creek area, and the Apwaruge ("juniper-tree people") of the Dixie Valley. They lived to the south of the Achomawi. |
The Atsugewi lived by [[hunter gatherer|hunting and gathering]], and lived in small groups without centralized political authority. They spoke a [[Palaihnihan languages|Palaihnihan]] language. | The Atsugewi lived by [[hunter gatherer|hunting and gathering]], and lived in small groups without centralized political authority. They spoke a [[Palaihnihan languages|Palaihnihan]] language. | ||
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Kroeber estimated the combined population of the Achumawi and Astugewi in 1910 as 1,100. The population was given as about 500 in 1936. | Kroeber estimated the combined population of the Achumawi and Astugewi in 1910 as 1,100. The population was given as about 500 in 1936. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Traditional narratives== |
| + | Atsugewi traditional narratives include myths, legends, tales, and oral histories preserved by the Atsugewi people of the Pit River basin of northeastern California. | ||
| + | Atsugewi oral literature reflects the transitional position of Atsugewi culture between central California, Northwest Coast, Plateau, and Great Basin regions. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | * Garth, T. R. 1978. "Atsugewi" | + | * Garth, T. R. 1978. "Atsugewi." In ''California'', edited by Robert F. Heizer, pp. 236-243. Handbook of North American Indians, William C. Sturtevant, general editor, vol. 8. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. |
| − | * Kniffen, Fred B. 1928. "Achomawi Geography" | + | * Kniffen, Fred B. 1928. "Achomawi Geography." ''University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology'' 23:297-332. |
* Kroeber, A. L. 1925. ''Handbook of the Indians of California''. Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin No. 78. Washington, D.C. | * Kroeber, A. L. 1925. ''Handbook of the Indians of California''. Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin No. 78. Washington, D.C. | ||
| − | + | *Waldman, Carl. 2006. ''Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes''. New York, NY: Checkmark Books. ISBN 978-0816062744 | |
| + | *Dixon, Roland B. 1908-1909. [http://www.sacred-texts.com/nam/ca/aat/index.htm Achomawi and Atsugewi Tales]. ''Journal of American Folk-Lore'' 21(81): 159-77, 22(85): 283-287. Retrieved November 22, 2008. | ||
| + | ==External links== | ||
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| + | * [http://www.siskiyous.edu/shasta/nat/ats.htm Atsugewi] | ||
{{Credit|Atsugewi|181667680|}} | {{Credit|Atsugewi|181667680|}} | ||
Revision as of 22:21, 22 November 2008
The Atsugewi were Native Americans residing in what is now northern California, United States, in the vicinity of Mount Shasta, specifically the Pit River drainage on Burney, Hat, and Dixie Valley or Horse Creeks. They were closely related to the Achomawi and consisted of two groups (the Atsugé and the Apwaruge). The Atsugé ("pine-tree people") from the Hat Creek area, and the Apwaruge ("juniper-tree people") of the Dixie Valley. They lived to the south of the Achomawi.
The Atsugewi lived by hunting and gathering, and lived in small groups without centralized political authority. They spoke a Palaihnihan language.
Population
Estimates for the pre-contact populations of most native groups in California have varied substantially. (See Population of Native California.) Alfred L. Kroeber (1925:883) estimated the combined 1770 population of the Achuwawi and Atsugewi as 3,000. A more detailed analysis by Fred B. Kniffen (1928) arrived at the same figure. T. R. Garth (1978:237) estimated the Atsugewi population at a maximum of 850.
Kroeber estimated the combined population of the Achumawi and Astugewi in 1910 as 1,100. The population was given as about 500 in 1936.
Traditional narratives
Atsugewi traditional narratives include myths, legends, tales, and oral histories preserved by the Atsugewi people of the Pit River basin of northeastern California.
Atsugewi oral literature reflects the transitional position of Atsugewi culture between central California, Northwest Coast, Plateau, and Great Basin regions.
ReferencesISBN links support NWE through referral fees
- Garth, T. R. 1978. "Atsugewi." In California, edited by Robert F. Heizer, pp. 236-243. Handbook of North American Indians, William C. Sturtevant, general editor, vol. 8. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
- Kniffen, Fred B. 1928. "Achomawi Geography." University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology 23:297-332.
- Kroeber, A. L. 1925. Handbook of the Indians of California. Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin No. 78. Washington, D.C.
- Waldman, Carl. 2006. Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes. New York, NY: Checkmark Books. ISBN 978-0816062744
- Dixon, Roland B. 1908-1909. Achomawi and Atsugewi Tales. Journal of American Folk-Lore 21(81): 159-77, 22(85): 283-287. Retrieved November 22, 2008.
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