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Endocannibalism among the Amahuaca Indians

Transactions of the New York Academy of Sciences • 24 (5) • Published In 1962 • Pages: 567-573

By: Dole, Gertrude Evelyn.

Abstract

The Amahuaca practice a form of endocannibalism that involves consuming some of the pulverized bones of the deceased following burial, exhumation, and cremation. Such practice is thought to banish the deceased's spirit, which is considered malevolent. The author compares Amahuaca endocannibalism with variations practiced throughout South America and the Caribbean.

Region

South America

Sub Region

Amazon and Orinoco

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Ian Skoggard; 2019

Field Date

1960-1961

Coverage Date

1960-1961

Coverage Place

Varadero, Purús, Ucayali, Peru

Notes

Gertrude Dole

Includes bibliographical references (p. 572-573)

LCCN

2011203902

LCSH

Amahuaca Indians