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Ecology, ritual and economic organization in the distribution of palm starch among the Warao of the Orinoco Delta
Journal of anthropological research • 30 • Published In 1974 • Pages: 116-138
By: Heinen, H. Dieter, Ruddle, Kenneth.
Abstract
This article examines the ecological basis and function of certain rituals in which moriche palm starch is distributed.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2000
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Amazon and Orinoco
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Marlene Martin ; John Beierle ; 1985
- Field Date
- 1966-1973
- Coverage Date
- not specified
- Coverage Place
- Orinoco Delta, Venezuela
- Notes
- H. Deiter Heinen and Kenneth Ruddle
- Information on food sharing and food offered and distributed ceremonially is indexed for Gratification and Control of Hunger (261).
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 136-138)
- LCCN
- 73645054
- LCSH
- Warao Indians