Kuksu

[kook-soo]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of a religious cult among Indians of central California.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Kuksu¹

From the Eastern Pomo word kúksu

Example Sentences

Barrett, Ceremonies, mentions a Kuksu curing call, hyo, which was repeated four times.

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The down-filled net cap was used by the Coast Miwok in the Kuksu and other ceremonial performances.

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The Kuksu staff was feathered on the end, whereas that of Calnis was somewhat shorter and did not have the feather tuft.

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For example, the Kuksu doctor of the Pomo might cure by blowing "his whistle over the various parts of his body, particularly those recognized by the patients as the seats of pain."

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The performer called Kuksu, who refers to important myths, is found among the Maidu, Wintun, Pomo, and either the Miwok or Costanoan Indians formerly at Mission San José.

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