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Primitive peoples of Matto Grosso Brazil

Museum journal • 23 • Published In 1932 • Pages: 81-180 , 25 plates

By: Petrullo, Vincent M..

Abstract

This article, the result of Petrullo's field work in the Brazilian state of Matto Grosso during the year 1931, consists of several archaeological studies plus ethnological research among the Bororo da Campanha and the Sao Loren¸o Bororo, and those tribal groups occupying the area at the headwaters of the Xingu River -- chiefly the Bacairi, Yaruma, Waura and Trumai. The data presented in this document on the Bororo, however, are rather scanty and confined to a discussion of the settlement patterns, house types, furniture, music and dancing, pottery and hospitality customs. Petrullo was a member of the Matto Grosso Expedition under the auspices of the University Museum and the Academy of Natural Sciences.

HRAF PubDate

1996

Region

South America

Sub Region

Eastern South America

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

John Beierle ; 1965

Field Date

1931

Coverage Date

not specified

Coverage Place

Matto Grosso, Brazil

Notes

by Vincent M. Petrullo

LCSH

Bororo Indians