Achumawi
At a glance:
- Series: American Indians Ready Reference
- Categories: Civilizations, Cultures
- Subcategories: Native Americans, American Indians
- Curriculum: American Indian History
- Geographical Location: California
The Achumawi, also known as the Pit River Indians, live in the northeastern corner of California. They are not really one tribe, but eleven autonomous bands. “Achumawi,” the name of one of these bands, serves as a kind of collective label. The other ten are the Aporige, Astarwawi, Atsuge, Atwamsini, Hammawi, Hewisedawi, Ilmawi, Itsatawi, Kosalextawi, and Madesi.
Like all California Indians, the Achumawi were well adapted to their environment. Summer houses were lashed-together poles covered by reed or tule mats; winter dwellings were semi-subterranean, with a wood frame...
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