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Present day conditions among the Aborigines of Formosa (Atayal and Bunun)

Sociologus6 (2) • Published In 1956 • Pages: 153-169

By: Beauclair, Inez de.

Abstract
This is an overview of the Atayal and Bunun peoples based on Japanese reports and ethnographies, and the author’s own field trips. It includes discussion of settlements, housing, agriculture, food, hunting, clothing, ornaments, utensils, music, medicine, and transportation. The author also discusses culture change with respect to income, education, healthcare, and religion.
Subjects
Identification
Historical and archival research
Acculturation and culture contact
Tillage
Diet
Dwellings
Settlement patterns
External trade
Burden carrying
Music
Magical and mental therapy
Shamans and psychotherapists
Missions
culture
Atayal
Region
Asia
Sub Region
East Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2019
Field Date
1955-1956
Coverage Date
1913-1956
Coverage Place
Nantou county, Taiwan
Notes
By Inez de Beauclair
LCCN
55017613
LCSH
Atayal (Taiwan people)