book chapter

Peguche, canton of Otavalo, province of Imbabura: a study of Andean Indians

University of Chicago PressChicago • Published In 1945 • Pages: i-viii, 1-182, 217- 225 , 40 plates

By: Parsons, Elsie Worthington Clews.

Abstract
This work, written by a well-known ethnologist, presents a detailed study of the Ecuadorian Highland Indians living in the village of Peguche, Otavalo Canton, Imbabura Province. Much of this information was obtained by the author through her principal informant, Rosita Lema. Supplementary data were gathered on Indian-White contacts and on various aspects of acculturation from the author's observations in the town of Otavalo, where she stayed during the period of her field work (Feb.-Mar. 1940, Sept.-Nov. 1941). Ethnographic data in the source relate to technology and material culture, family and personal life, religion, the ceremonial calendar, rituals, folktales and folklore, and a listing of cultural traits that have persevered relatively unchanged from pre-Spanish times, those that have been adopted from the Spanish, and those that show distinct parallels with other ethnic groups--Jivaro, Inca, modern Peruvians, Canelo and Napo River Indians.
Subjects
Acculturation and culture contact
Household
Visiting and hospitality
Alcoholic beverages
Congregations
Verbal arts
Normal garb
Spirits and gods
Magical and mental therapy
culture
Otavalo Quichua
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1983
Field Date
1940-1941
Coverage Date
1940-1941
Coverage Place
Peguche, Canton of Otavalo, Imbabura Province, Ecuador
Notes
Elsie Clews Parsons
Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-219)
LCCN
a 45004599
LCSH
Otavalo Indians