Luiseño language -- Vocabulary
Found in 44 Collections and/or Records:
tʃaatu xilliniʃ, undated
Typescript and handwritten notes regarding song "tʃaatu xilliniʃ." Notes state that this song was to call the wind. Notes also state: "This is one of the songs sung by José Luís Albanas in 1882, which brought such a snowfall that several people died. Before singing the songs in that year, he asked Maria Jesus Omish if she wd. prefer rain or snow, she said snow. The result was the 12 ft. deep snowfell."
Turohahish / Girls Puberty Ceremony -- Turo-Ha-Hish, undated
Handwritten notes and diagram regarding the "Turo-Ha-Hish" a girl's puberty ceremony. Notes contain diagram of ceremony pit construction, Luiseño vocabulary and ceremony description/context.
Vocabulary, undated
Handwritten notes regarding Luiseño vocabulary, consisting of Luiseño words with some English translation and context.
Wamkish , undated
Handwritten notes about story "Wamkish" documented by Henry Rodriguez, noted "As told to Herman Col[unintelligable] - by his grandfather." Notes contain Luiseño vocabulary and place drawings/diagrams.
