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Navajo coresidential kin groups and lineages

Journal of anthropological research37 • Published In 1981 • Pages: 1-7

By: Aberle, David Friend.

Abstract
In this article, Aberle attempts to make more comprehensible the 'amorphous character of Navajo kinship organization' (p. 1). In particular he describes the 'coresidential kin group' or CKG. The CKG is made up of a portion of a matrilineage and its function is to defend its territory and to manage land use.
Subjects
Lineages
Extended families
Ingroup antagonisms
Real property
Acquisition and relinquishment of property
Reviews and critiques
Sociocultural trends
culture
Navajo
HRAF PubDate
2004
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Marlene Martin ; 1986
Field Date
1949-1980
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Navajo Reservation, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, United States
Notes
By David F. Aberle
Includes bibliographical references (p. 7)
LCCN
73645054
LCSH
Navajo Indians