Pomo, also known as Pomoan or less commonly Kulanapan, is a language family that includes seven distinct and mutually unintelligible languages, including Northern Pomo, Northeastern Pomo, Eastern Pomo, Southeastern Pomo, Central Pomo, Southern Pomo, and Kashaya.

2012年11月20日 · The clothes worn by the Pomo men varied according to the season. During the summer months the men wore a breech cloth or just went naked. In the winter months warm clothing was required and their winter clothing was made from the skins of animals such as deer (buckskin), elk, squirrel, rabbit and wildcats.

2018年5月23日 · Groups of Pomo were spread out over a large territory, so they did not all encounter the same nationalities of white men. Each incoming group—first Russians, then Spanish, then Mexicans, and finally white Americans—played a part in the near-destruction of this large and important California tribe.

Pomo Indians are world-famous for their baskets. Most of their baskets were produced by women from the tribe, though men made some for hunting and sale. Since Pomo Indians survived on the food they gathered, the great majority of baskets were …

The Pomo men hunted deer, elk, antelope, rabbits, squirrels, and some kinds of birds. Sometimes each man hunted alone; other times they worked as a group to drive the larger animals into a corral, with one man wearing a deer-head mask.

2024年10月21日 · They are one of the largest Native American tribes in California, known for their rich history, vibrant culture, and unique traditions. The Pomo people have endured many challenges throughout history, but their spirit and resilience have allowed them to thrive and preserve their heritage.

Lake County Pomo Indians are direct descendants of the Pomos that have historically inhabited the Clear Lake area for over 11,800 years. Pomos had been fishermen and hunters, known especially for their intricate basketry made from lakeshore tule …

2025年1月14日 · The Northern Pomo have lived on the Mendocino Coast for thousands of years. Their territory spanned Mendocino, Lake, and Sonoma Counties. Rather than forming a single unified tribe, they lived in small, interconnected groups based on …

2024年9月24日 · They are indigenous to the area now known as Northern California, specifically around the Clear Lake region, where the Pomo language, a language isolate, was spoken. Their history is deeply intertwined with the land, and they were known as …

2012年12月8日 · The Pomo believed in a supernatural being, the Kuksu or Guksu (depending on their dialect), who lived in the south and who came during ceremonies to heal their illnesses. Medicine men dressed up as Kuksu.