book chapter
Première partie: ethnographie des Pumé
Les Pumé et leurs rêves: étude d'un groupe indien des plaines du Venezuela • Asterdam • Published In 1998 • Pages: 1-98, 305-311
By: Orobitg Canal, Gemma.
Abstract
This is a study of the Yaruro community living in the government town of Riecito. The author uses their own words to examine their relationship with both government agencies and the Creole population. The Yaruro were pushed by Creole ranchers from their riverine habitats to the drier savanah (Llanos) country between rivers. Riecito became a site for an under-funded and ultimately failed government attempt to sustain the Yaruro community through various food, medical, and educational services and programs. According to the author, the Yaruro are dispirited and dream of their coming demise. What were once gaurdian spirits have turned against them and instead have become the source of their sickness and gloom. Nevertheless, some rituals and and their ties to hinterland communities have helped to sustain the Riecito community.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2014
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Amazon and Orinoco
- Document Type
- book chapter
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard; 2012
- Field Date
- 1991-1993
- Coverage Date
- 1950-1993
- Coverage Place
- Riecito, eastern Apure, Venezuela
- Notes
- Gemma Orobitg Canal
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 305-311)
- LCSH
- Yaruro Indians--Folklore
- Yaruro Indians--Religion
- Yaruro mythology
- Folklore--Venezuela