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Tribes of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia

Handbook of South American Indians, edited by Julian H. Steward • 2 • Published In 1946 • Pages: 865-886 , plates

By: Park, Willard Z. (Willard Zerbe), d. 1965.

Abstract

This article is a culture summary of Kogi ethnography (1886-1926) and provides the researcher with a general background for future studies on this tribe. Park begins with a survey and commentary on various sources written about the Kogi, and then discusses geography, population statistics, and history. The ethnographic data follow, dealing with subsistence activities; village and house construction; engineering works; dress and ornament; burden carrying; types of manufacture; social organization; life cycle; recreational activities; religion; and mythology. Material culture is the main focus, while social and political organization as well as religion are only superficially touched upon.

HRAF PubDate

1997

Region

South America

Sub Region

Northwestern South America

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

John Beierle ; 1966-1968 ; Ian Skoggard ; 1996

Field Date

Summer 1937, Summer 1941

Coverage Date

1937-1941

Coverage Place

Sierra Nevada de Santa Maria, Colombia

Notes

By Willard Z. Park

Internal Trade (438) has been used to index trade relations both within one of the ethnic groups and between the various ethnic groups of the Sierra Nevada area.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 886)

Bibliographical citations are not included but may be found in the Handbook of South American Indians, Vol. 2 (BBAE, no. 143), pp. 979-1035.

LCCN

46026504

LCSH

Kagaba Indians