Alsea (tribe)
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| Alsea | |
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| Total population | 1774: 3,060 1806: 1,700 |
| Regions with significant populations | Oregon |
| Language | Alsea |
| Religion | Very little is known about Alsea religion. It is thought to be similar to that of the Coos |
| Related ethnic groups | 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, where the remaining members were relocated.
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[edit] Geography
The Alsea lived on the western coast of Oregon, around what is now Alsea Bay.
[edit] Culture
Hunters of seals and sea lions, fishers of salmon. Like many tribes in the area, they flattened the heads of infants.
[edit] Language
Alsea was an Alsean language very closely related to Yaquina. It is now extinct.
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[edit] Religion
Very little is known about Alsea religion. It is thought to be similar to that of the Coos.
[edit] Arts
The Alsea wore robes of seal skin.
