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Culture summary: Miskito

Human Relations Area Files • New Haven, Conn. • Published In 2011 • Pages:

By: Helms, Mary W..

Abstract
This is a culture summary of the Miskito. Information is presented on major aspects of the Miskito culture.
Subjects
Identification
Culture summary
culture
Miskito
HRAF PubDate
2011
Region
Middle America and the Caribbean
Sub Region
Central America
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
John Beierle
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
General Miskito; Nicaragua, also Honduras
Notes
Mary W. Helms
This culture summary is based on the article "Miskito" by Mary W. Helms in the Encyclopedia of Cultures, Vol. 7, South America. Johannes W, ed.. G. K. Hall & Co., 1994. The synopsis and indexing notes were written by John Beierle in October 2009. Updated population figures were added by the HRAF staff in May 2011 based on Lewis (2009).
Includes bibliographical references
LCSH
Miskito Indians