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On the Aymara Indians of Bolivia and Peru

Journal of the Ethnological Society of London • 2 • Published In 1870 • Pages: 193-305

By: Forbes, David.

Abstract

This is a traveler's account of the Aymara from the nineteenth century. The article contains general descriptions of the area, and of the material culture of the Aymara. In addition Forbes has included information on religion, general impressions of the people, and anthropometry.

HRAF PubDate

1995

Region

South America

Sub Region

Central Andes

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Traveler

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

James Leary

Field Date

1859-1863

Coverage Date

nineteenth century

Coverage Place

Peru, Bolivia

Notes

David Forbes

LCSH

Aymara Indians