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The social aspect of Huron property
American anthropologist • 58 (6) • Published In 1956 • Pages: 1044-1058
By: Herman, Mary Woody.
Abstract
This document examines early seventeenth century Huron ownership rights with respect to movable property and the degree to which such rights are embedded in broader cultural practices. The author discusses reparation payments, labor cooperation, trade transactions, hospitality, feasting, and gift-giving. In general, Huron customs discouraged the personal accumulation of movable property and instead allowed it to circulate through the society.
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Eastern Woodlands
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard; 2015
- Field Date
- not applicable
- Coverage Date
- 1615-1649
- Coverage Place
- Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
- Notes
- Mary W. Herman
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 1058)
- LCCN
- 17015424
- LCSH
- Wyandot Indians