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=Yaquina

The Alsea were a Native American tribe of Western Oregon. They are probably extinct, although a few members may be mixed in with the Confederated Tribes of Siletz, many of whom live on the Siletz 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 the Alsea 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


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