Book

The Aymara Indians of the Lake Titicaca Plateau

American Anthropological Association50 (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.
Subjects
Culture summary
culture
Aymara
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