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Pattern and variation in Amahuaca kin terminology

Working papers on South American Indians (1) • Published In 1979 • Pages: 13-36

By: Dole, Gertrude Evelyn.

Abstract
This is a detailed and comprehensive account of Amahuaca kinship terminology. The Amahuaca use multiple terms to refer to each other. The author explains this complexity in relation to the prescribed marriage and residence patterns of a small population where kinship terms can overlap.
Subjects
Regulation of marriage
Kinship terminology
culture
Amahuaca
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
1960-1961
Coverage Place
Varadero, Purús, Ucayali, Peru
Notes
Gertrude E. Dole
Includes bibliographical references (p. 36)
LCCN
85647082
LCSH
Amahuaca Indians