Alsea (tribe)
- Alsea (tribe)
ethnic group
group=Alsea
poptime=1774: 3,060
1806: 1,700
1875: 1,800
1961: 12
popplace=Oregon
rels=Very little is known about Alsea religion. It is thought to be similar to that of the Coos
langs=Alsea
related=YaquinaThe Alsea were a Native American tribe of Western
Oregon . They are probably extinct, although a few members may be mixed in with theConfederated Tribes of Siletz , many of whom live on theSiletz Reservation , where the remaining members were relocated.Geography
The Alsea lived on the western coast of Oregon, around what is now
Alsea Bay at the mouth of theAlsea River .Culture
The Alsea hunted seals and sea lions, and fished for salmon. Like many tribes in the area, they flattened the heads of infants.
Language
Alsea was an Alsean language very closely related to Yaquina. It is now extinct.
Religion
Very little is known about Alsea religion. It is thought to be similar to that of the Coos.
Arts
The Alsea wore robes of seal skin, wove baskets and made grass raincoats.
References
Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.
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