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On the races of Patagonia

Journal of the Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland1 • Published In 1872 • Pages: 193-207

By: Musters, George Chaworth.

Abstract
This article is a traveler's account of the Tehuelche, and includes a summary of the various aspects of their culture as observed by the author. Very brief cultural summaries are given for the Araucanians (SG4) and Puelche (SI10). For a fuller account of the author's travels see 2: Musters, this file.
Subjects
Location
Topography and geology
Fauna
Descriptive somatology
Normal garb
Ornament
Personal grooming
Dwellings
Locomotion
Athletic sports
Regulation of marriage
Mode of marriage
Arranging a marriage
Nuptials
Polygamy
Burial practices and funerals
Mourning
Spirits and gods
Luck and chance
Prayers and sacrifices
Revelation and divination
Magicians and diviners
Ethnozoology
Childbirth
Ethnozoology
Puberty and initiation
culture
Tehuelche
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
South America
Sub Region
Southern South America
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Traveler
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
James Leary ; 1958
Field Date
1869-1870
Coverage Date
1869-1870
Coverage Place
Argentina
Notes
By George Chaworth Musters
LCSH
Tehuelche Indians