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The Aymara Indians of the Lake Titicaca PlateauBook 1948 • La Barre, Weston
Aymara • South America > Central Andes
This is a comprehensive anthropological study of the Aymara Indians. There are chapters on physical environment, material culture, social, political and economic organization, magical and religious practices, and various branches of folk knowledge. L...Potato taxonomy among the Aymara Indians of Boliviaarticle 1947 • La Barre, Weston
Aymara • South America > Central Andes
This article covers in detail the classification and use of potatoes by the Aymara. In addition to taxonomy, the suitability of the varieties of potato for cultivation in different areas and for preservation is given....Aymara folktalesarticle 1950 • La Barre, Weston
Aymara • South America > Central Andes
This article gives the text of an Aymara folktale in original and translated form, and the synopses of several more. La Barre attempts to show that the content of these tales is consistent with other aspects of Aymara culture....Aymara biologicals and other medicinesarticle 1951 • La Barre, Weston
Aymara • South America > Central Andes
La Barre lists various animal and mineral remedies used by the Aymara, and also their applications. Some material on sorcery is contained in the paper....The Uru-Chipayaessay 1946 • La Barre, Weston
Uru-Chipaya • South America > Central Andes
This is a detailed ethnographic summary of Uru-Chipaya culture, outlining the main features of each group and revealing some of the major distinctions between them. The Uru are treated more fully than the Chipaya. Although the author did fieldwork in...