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On the Botocudos
Journal of the Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland • 13 • Published In 1884 • Pages: 199-213
By: Keane, A. H. (Augustus Henry).
Abstract
This highly prejudicial account covers the more sensational cultural practices of the Botocudo, such as a relatively extensive description of lip plugs. Nevertheless, it provides an adequate treatment of their language, and religious beliefs and practices.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2019
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Eastern South America
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Types
- Linguist
- Journalist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard; 2019
- Field Date
- no date given
- Coverage Date
- 1820-1885
- Coverage Place
- southeastern Bahia, Espirito Santo, and central-eastern Minas Gerais, Brazil
- Notes
- By A. H. Keane
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- sn 90023020
- LCSH
- Botocudo Indians