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The Amahuaca Indians of eastern Peru

Explorers journal • 40 (4) • Published In 1962 • Pages: 26-37

By: Carneiro, Robert L. (Robert Leonard).

Abstract

This is a cultural overview of the Amahuaca, including a history up to the ethnographic present.

Region

South America

Sub Region

Amazon and Orinoco

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Ian Skoggard; 2019

Field Date

1960-1961

Coverage Date

1870-1961

Coverage Place

Atalaya, Ucayali, Peru

Notes

by Robert L. Carneiro

LCCN

30007259

LCSH

Amahuaca Indians