essay

The material culture of Truk

{s.n.}{S.L.} • Published In 9999 • Pages:

By: LeBar, Frank M..

Abstract
In this manuscript LeBar presents a complete inventory of the material culture of Chuuk. Attention is paid to materials and means, as well as to the finished product and its use. Also recorded are the motor habits involved in various technological activities, and where possible, the pre-contact, or early post-contact material culture.
Subjects
Fishing
Agriculture
Mats and basketry
Food preparation
Ornament
Dwellings
Boats
culture
Chuuk
HRAF PubDate
1999
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Micronesia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Joan Steffens ; 1963
Field Date
1947-1948
Coverage Date
1947-1948
Coverage Place
Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia
Notes
Frank M. LeBar
Unpublished manuscript on file at HRAF
Includes bibliographical references (388-389)
LCSH
Trukese (Micronesian people)