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Ancestors' knowledge among the Ifugaos and its importance in the religious and social life of the tribe

Journal of East Asiatic Studies • 3 (4) • Published In 1954 • Pages: 359-365

By: Lambrecht, Francis.

Abstract
This short article, written by a missionary, discusses the function and extent of knowledge of genealogies among the Ifugao. Every man has some facility in reciting their household genealogies; priests, the expert genealogists, are needed to trace complex genealogies for ancestor rites and settlement of property disputes. No precise data are given on the kinship system, rituals, property laws or inheritance; some material is presented on display wealth and concepts of life-after-death.
Subjects
Traditional history
Kin relationships
Cult of the dead
Priesthood
Ethnosociology
culture
Ifugao
HRAF PubDate
1999
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Southeast Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Types
Ethnologist
Missionary
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Bridges ; John Beierle ; 1973-1974
Field Date
ca. 1924-1940
Coverage Date
ca. 1924-1940
Coverage Place
northern Luzon, Philippines
Notes
Francis Lambert
LCSH
Ifugao (Philippine people)