Book

Houses and house use of the Sierra Tarascans

U.S. Govt. Print. Off. • (1) • Published In 1944 • Pages: x, 37 , 8 plates

By: Beals, Ralph L. (Ralph Leon), Carrasco Pizana, Pedro, McCorkle, Thomas.

Abstract

With the objective of suggesting solutions to inadequacies in Tarascan housing, this study undertakes to survey uses of various building materials, types of domestic structures, modes of construction, furniture, utensils, interior decoration, material and construction costs, utilization and adequacy of the various types of buildings, related ceremonial and social functions, and the historical development of building types. “The terms ‘house,’ or ‘troje,’ and [‘kitchen’ or] ‘cocina’ as employed in the Sierra refer to the construction of the house rather than to its use. Normally, each family has a house and a kitchen. In the kitchen, the family cooks, eats, and sleeps. The house serves as a storage place for all types of property.” (The uses being quite fluid, structures accordingly may be indexed both as dwellings and outbuildings.)

HRAF PubDate

2024

Region

Middle America and the Caribbean

Sub Region

Central Mexico

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Robert Lee ; 1959 ; Leon G. Doyon ; 2023

Field Date

1940-1942

Coverage Date

1940-1942

Coverage Place

central-northern Michoacán, Mexico

Notes

by Ralph L. Beals, Pedro Carrasco, and Thomas McCorkle

Since the Tarascan "troje" (house) is really a storehouse, it has been marked for 343 (outbuildings). The "torita" and "cocina" (kitchen) are marked for 342 (dwelling) because they are used for family living.

Includes bibliographical references

LCCN

45035428

LCSH

Tarasco Indians

Indians of Mexico--Dwellings