Rijkuo-Maja

Rijkuo-Maja or Rika Maja (Sami or Swedish for "Rich Maja"; 1661–1757) was a Sámi noaidi from Mausjaur.[1] She was known for her influence and wealth in the contemporary Sámi community and became a famous figure of the Sámi history and the subject of several legends.

  1. ^ Ohring, Alfr., 'Arvidsjaur: några bilder från förr och nu', Vår nordliga hembygd / utgiven till skolornas tjänst av Nils Ramselius., s. [51]-164, 1920