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Economic factors in marriage alliance and kinship system among the Winikina-Warao

Antropológica / Sociedad de Ciencias Naturales La Salle32 • Published In 1972 • Pages: 28-67

By: Heinen, H. Dieter.

Abstract
This article contains extensive analysis of Winikina-Warao kinship terminology and marriage alliance patterns. Particular emphasis is given to the role of affine terminology and relationships in defining and elucidating marriage networks. The author concludes that the three-section marriage exchange pattern is consistent with kinship terminology and economic activity.
Subjects
Regulation of marriage
Kinship terminology
Culture summary
culture
Warao
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
Richard A. Wagner ; John Beierle ; 1985
Field Date
1966-1971
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Orinoco Delta, Venezuela
Notes
H. D. Heinen
Includes bibliographical references (p. 66-67)
LCCN
65004908
LCSH
Warao Indians