Ishi's brain
Ishi's brain2004
About this book
An anthropologist retraces his efforts to locate the brain of Ishi--the "last wild Indian" of California who became an icon of dying Native American culture when he was captured in 1911--and his struggle to repatriate the remains.
Details
- First published
- 2004
- OL Work ID
- OL15858484W
Subjects
RepatriationCultural propertyAnthropometryHuman remains (Archaeology)Relations with Yana IndiansYana IndiansBiographyIshi, -1916Kroeber, alfred louis, 1876-1960Indians of north america, southwest, newCultural property, protectionIndians of north america, biographyUnited states, historyMoral and ethical aspects