Book

The Yaruros of the Capanaparo River, Venezuela

U.S. Govt Print. Off. • Washington • Published In 1939 • Pages: 161-290 , 14 plates

By: Petrullo, Vincenzo.

Abstract

This monograph is based upon a three-month field trip among the Yaruros and investigation of relevant historical sources. The consequent coverage, as the author himself allows, is far from complete. Most aspects of Yaruro culture are described in a general way. The most detailed information refers to religion and mythology and was gathered principally from one informant. Art and technology are treated adequately. The superficial treatment of other aspects of Yaruro culture is not enhanced by the author's repetition of data under several headings. Since apparently no first-hand information exists on this culture to date, this is an invaluable source.

HRAF PubDate

2014

Region

South America

Sub Region

Amazon and Orinoco

Document Type

Book

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

3: Good, useful data, but not uniformly excellent

Analyst

Richard Schaedel ; 1955

Field Date

1933-34

Coverage Date

1933-1934

Coverage Place

Capanaparo river region, eastern Apure, Venezuela

Notes

Vincenzo Petrullo

Includes bibliographical references

LCSH

Yaruro Indians