Book
The Aymara of Chucuito, Peru: 1. Magic
American Museum of Natural History • 44 • Published In 1951 • Pages: 133-308 , plates
By: Tschopik, Harry.
Abstract
Tschopik's work is a detailed study of Aymara belief and behavior about the supernatural. The book contains background information on economics, kinship, etc., and data on the life cycle and basic or modal personality of Aymara. Particular attention is paid to the inter-relationships that exist between various aspects of behavior in the area of magic.
- HRAF PubDate
- 1995
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Central Andes
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- James Leary
- Field Date
- 1940-1942
- Coverage Date
- not specified
- Coverage Place
- Chucuito, Peru
- Notes
- Harry Tschopik Jr.
- Bibliography: p. 302
- LCSH
- Aymara Indians