essay

Culture Summary: Amahuaca

Human Relations Area FilesNew Haven • Published In 2020 • Pages:

By: Dole, Gertrude Evelyn.

Abstract
This is a culture summary of the Amahuaca people. Information is presented on major aspects ofAmahuaca culture.
Subjects
Identification
Culture summary
culture
Amahuaca
HRAF PubDate
2020
Region
South America
Sub Region
Amazon and Orinoco
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2019
Field Date
1960-1961
Coverage Date
1890-1990
Coverage Place
Ucayali and Madre de Dios, Peru; Acre and western Amazonas, Brazil
Notes
Gertrude E. Dole
This culture summary is from the article "Amahuaca" by Gertrude E. Dole, in the Encyclopedia of World Cultures, Vol. 7, South America, Johannes Wilbert, ed. Boston, Mass.: G. K. Hall & Co. 1994.
Includes bibliographical references
LCSH
Amahuaca Indians