Alsea (tribe)
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| Total population |
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| 1774: 3,060 1806: 1,700 |
| Regions with significant populations |
| Oregon |
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| Religion |
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Very little is known about Alsea religion. It is thought to be similar to that of the Coos |
| Related ethnic groups |
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.
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[edit] Geography
The Alsea lived on the western coast of Oregon, around what is now Alsea Bay at the mouth of the Alsea River.
[edit] Culture
The Alsea hunted seals and sea lions, and fished for 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.
[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, wove baskets and made grass raincoats.
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