book chapter
Taro cultivation in Truk
Taro cultivation practices and beliefs, . the Eastern Carolines and the Marshall Islands • (6) • Published In 1960 • Pages: 69-98
By: Mahony, Frank J..
Abstract
This is a description of taro cultivation on the Chuuk Islands. Mahony identifies the different varieties and species of taro cultivated and discusses the different techniques of cultivation, which vary among the islands, along with division of labor.He also discusses the various taboos and magic associated with taro cultivation.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1999
- Region
- Oceania
- Sub Region
- Micronesia
- Document Type
- book chapter
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard ; 1997
- Field Date
- not specified
- Coverage Date
- not specified
- Coverage Place
- Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia
- Notes
- by Frank Mahony
- LCCN
- unk80009166
- LCSH
- Trukese (Micronesian people)