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Culture Summary: Xavante

Human Relations Area Files • New Haven • Published In 2025 • Pages:

By: Graham, Laura R..

Abstract

This is a culture summary of the Xavante people. Information is presented on major aspects of Xavante culture.

Region

South America

Sub Region

Eastern South America

Document Type

essay

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

Analyst

Ian Skoggard; 2014

Field Date

not applicable

Coverage Date

1740-2010

Coverage Place

eastern Mato Grosso, Brazil

Notes

Laura R. Graham

Laura R. Graham wrote this culture summary in Encyclopedia of World Cultures, Vol. 7, South America, Johannes Wilbert, ed. Boston, Mass.: G. K. Hall & Co. 1994. Teferi Abate Adem added synopsis information and indexing notes in September 2015. Updated information was added into the Demography and History sections by Leon G. Doyon in October 2015.

Includes bibliographical references

LCSH

Xavante Indians