book chapter

Ethnography

Census of India, 1901 • 3 • Published In 1903 • Pages: 47-68

By: Temple, Richard C..

Abstract
This is a broad ethnographic overview of Andamanese hunter-gatherer bands. Topics covered include distinctions and relations among tribal groups, physical and mental characteristics, aspects of majors habits and customs and art forms.
Subjects
Tribe and nation
Morbidity
History
Morbidity
Cultural participation
Weapons
Descriptive somatology
Physiological data
Ethos
Anthropometry
Personal names
Comparative evidence
General character of religion
Dwellings
Mythology
Magical and mental therapy
Medical care
culture
Andamans
HRAF PubDate
2019
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Government Official
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
James Leary ; 1957
Field Date
1901
Coverage Date
1858-1903
Coverage Place
Andaman Islands, India
Notes
by Lieutenant Col. Sir Richard C. Temple
LCSH
Andaman Islands--Population