Pomo Ceremonies
The Pomo ceremonies were often held in the Dance-houses. They lasted for four nights or some length of time consisting of the number 4, beginning usually after sunset. The ceremonies consisted of mostly dances by the Native Pomos. A ceremony consisted of
1) an introduction procedure, accompanied by more rituals, such as the initiation of children through the Guksu ceremony.
2) A series of dances by the Pomos.
3) A series of speeches by officials or important religious leaders speaking of religious life or other matters of interest to the tribe.
4) A final purification Right.
5) And finally Various feasts throughout the ceremony, particularly one after final night of ceremony.
1) an introduction procedure, accompanied by more rituals, such as the initiation of children through the Guksu ceremony.
2) A series of dances by the Pomos.
3) A series of speeches by officials or important religious leaders speaking of religious life or other matters of interest to the tribe.
4) A final purification Right.
5) And finally Various feasts throughout the ceremony, particularly one after final night of ceremony.
Pomo Funerary practices
When tribe member would pass they would be formerly cremated and at their burial site family members would leave gifts such as beads, baskets, robes and other special things that would be of importance to the deceased. Some were specifically designated to be burned with the dead or to be given to at a later time. The property and personal items of the deceased were also burned to so the ghost could move on and not linger. One year after the burial the bones of the deceased will be dug up and reburned with another funeral and with more gifts given. This represents the end of the mourning period.