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Culture summary: Mapuche

Human Relations Area FilesNew Haven, Conn. • Published In 2009 • Pages:

By: Nakashima Degarrod, Lydia.

Abstract
This is a culture summary of the Mapuche. Information is presented on major aspects of Mapuche culture.
Subjects
Identification
Culture summary
culture
Mapuche
HRAF PubDate
2009
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2008
Field Date
No date
Coverage Date
1500-2002
Coverage Place
Chile, Argentina
Notes
Lydia Nakashima Degarrod
This culture summary is based on the article "Araucanians" by Lydia Nakashima Degarrod in the Encyclopedia of World Cultures, Vol. 7, South America, Johannes Wilbert, ed. Boston, Mass.: G. K. Hall & Co. 1994. Population figures were updated with advice from Lydia Nakashima Degarrod in May, 2008.
Includes bibliographical references.
LCSH
Mapuche Indians