Book

The Aymara Indians of the Lake Titicaca Plateau

American Anthropological Association • 50 (68) (2) • Published In 1948 • Pages: 250 , plates

By: La Barre, Weston.

Abstract

This is a comprehensive anthropological study of the Aymara Indians. There are chapters on physical environment, material culture, social, political and economic organization, magical and religious practices, and various branches of folk knowledge. La Barre has given special attention to the historical contacts between the Inca and the Aymara which are important to the understanding of the development of Andean cultures.

HRAF PubDate

1995

Region

South America

Sub Region

Central Andes

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Robert Lee

Field Date

1937-1938

Coverage Date

not specified

Coverage Place

Bolivia

Notes

Weston La Barre

Bibliography p. 228. Includes index

LCSH

Aymara Indians