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

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg