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The Uru-Chipaya

Handbook of South American Indians, edited by Julian H. Steward2 • Published In 1946 • Pages: 575-585 , 8 plates

By: La Barre, Weston.

Abstract
This is a detailed ethnographic summary of Uru-Chipaya culture, outlining the main features of each group and revealing some of the major distinctions between them. The Uru are treated more fully than the Chipaya. Although the author did fieldwork in this area, especially among the Aymara, he does not specify which, if any, of the data in this article are derived from his personal observations.
Subjects
Cultural identity and pride
Fishing
Dwellings
Community structure
Linguistic identification
Preservation and storage of food
Diet
Mutual aid
Shipbuilding
Boats
Division of labor by gender
Community structure
Inter-ethnic relations
Acculturation and culture contact
culture
Uru-Chipaya
HRAF PubDate
2014
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Robert O. Lagacé ; 1966
Field Date
1937-1938
Coverage Date
1930-1942
Coverage Place
Ororo and southwestern La Paz departments, Bolivia
Notes
Weston La Barre
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
46026504
LCSH
Uru Indians
Chipaya Indians