The Sociocultural Significance of Niitsitapi Personal Names: An Ethnographic Analysis
Abstract This article presents a discussion of ethnographic research carried out by the author on the nature and functions of Niitsitapi "Blackfoot" personal names. The research indicates that these names are an integral and inseparable part of traditional Niitsitapi socioculture, and perf...
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| Language: | English |
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University Library System, University of Pittsburgh
2011-03-01
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| Series: | Names |
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| Online Access: | http://ans-names.pitt.edu/ans/article/view/1911 |