essay
The Goajiro
Handbook of South American Indians, edited by Julian H. Steward • 4 • Published In 1948 • Pages: 369-383 , 1 plate
By: Armstrong, John M., Métraux, Alfred.
Abstract
This study is a summary article by two ethnologists, based on previously published materials. It contains information on location and history, subsistence, houses and villages, dress and adornment, manufactures, trade, socio-political organization, the life cycle, and other aspects of Goajiro culture. None of these aspects is treated in depth.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2012
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Northwestern South America
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Timothy J. O'Leary ; 1961: John Beierle; 2011
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- none specified
- Coverage Place
- Guajira Peninsula, Colombia, South America
- Notes
- John M. Armstrong and Alfred Métraux
- LCCN
- 46026504
- LCSH
- Goajiro Indians