Book

The Warao: natives of the Orinoco Delta

Deparemento de Antropología, Instituto Venezolano de Investigaciones CientíficasCaracas • Published In 1968 • Pages:

By: Suárez, Maria Matilde, Muirden, Sydney.

Abstract
This study presents a well-rounded ethnographic description of the Warao living in the Orinoco Delta. The author begins her study with introductory material on the geographical characteristics of the Delta, and on field work conditions in the area, then reviews the ethnographic literature relative to the Warao (with particular emphasis on the studies of Wilbert). Following this is the main body of the work dealing with economy, social and political organization, and magico-religious life. Concluding the work is an appendix that includes phonetic and musical transcriptions of five Indian songs (translated into Spanish) and a collection of Warao drawings. This work serves as a valued complement to other documents in this file and is particularly useful for its contemporary (1960s) data.
Subjects
Location
Topography and geology
Reviews and critiques
Shipbuilding
General tools
Normal garb
Mats and basketry
Food preparation
Kinship terminology
Rule of descent
Shamans and psychotherapists
Sacred objects and places
Magical and mental therapy
Music
Literary texts
Dwellings
culture
Warao
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
South America
Sub Region
Amazon and Orinoco
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1985
Field Date
1962-1968
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Orinoco Delta, Venezuela
Notes
María Matilde Suárez
Translation of: Los Warao:indígenas del delta del Orinoco
The original Spanish text is not included
Includes bibliographical references (p. 218-223)
Translated for the HRAF files by Sydney Muirden
LCCN
68118200
LCSH
Warao Indians