essay
Navigators of the winter sun
sea in the pre-columbian world: a conference at dumbarton oaks, october 26th and 27th, 1974 • Washington, D. C. • Published In 1977 • Pages: 16-46
By: Wilbert, Johannes.
Abstract
This article is concerned with describing the technology and mythological background of Warao canoe-making. Details concerning the ritual which attends the construction of canoes, along with the texts of chants intoned by the craftsman, are provided. Several photographs enhance the researcher's ability to visualize this process.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2000
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Amazon and Orinoco
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- M. A. Marcus 1984
- Field Date
- 1954-1969
- Coverage Date
- 1954-1969
- Coverage Place
- Winikina Warao, Orinoco Delta, Venezuela
- Notes
- Johannes Wilbert
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 45-46)
- LCCN
- 76058217
- LCSH
- Warao Indians