Pinaceae Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.

Sitka Spruce

Hesquiat - Other, Ceremonial Items

Use documented by:
Turner, Nancy J. and Barbara S. Efrat, 1982, Ethnobotany of the Hesquiat Indians of Vancouver Island, Victoria. British Columbia Provincial Museum, page 41

View all documented uses for Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.

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Scientific name: Picea sitchensis (Bong.) Carr.
USDA symbol: PISI (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Sitka Spruce
Family: Pinaceae
Family (APG): Pinaceae
Native American Tribe: Hesquiat
Use category: Other
Use sub-category: Ceremonial Items
Notes: Boughs used at girl's puberty potlatch to brush with sweeping motions and scare away bad influences.

RECRD: 543 id: 27192

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