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The Amahuaca Indians of eastern Peruarticle 1962 • Carneiro, Robert L. (Robert Leonard)
Amahuaca • South America > Amazon and Orinoco
This is a cultural overview of the Amahuaca, including a history up to the ethnographic present....Shifting cultivation among the Amahuaca of eastern Peruessay 1964 • Carneiro, Robert L. (Robert Leonard)
Amahuaca • South America > Amazon and Orinoco
This is a detailed account of Amahuaca farming practices, and an assessment of Amahuaca diet and nutrition....The Amahuaca and the spirit worldarticle 1964 • Carneiro, Robert L. (Robert Leonard)
Amahuaca • South America > Amazon and Orinoco
This document is about spirits (yoshi) that are considered malevolent, and are associated with animals and plants also largely regarded as dangerous. Yoshi appear in dreams and are believed to cause sickness. Sorcerers use yoshi to target and harm th...Hunting and hunting magic among the Amahuaca of the Peruvian montañaarticle 1970 • Carneiro, Robert L. (Robert Leonard)
Amahuaca • South America > Amazon and Orinoco
This study discusses Amahuaca hunting technology and practices, and associated magic. The bow and arrow is the principal weapon used for hunting and fishing. Tapirs and spider monkeys are prized game. Blood of the hunted animal is applied to the bow,...