book chapter

Taro cultivation in Truk

Taro cultivation practices and beliefs, . the Eastern Carolines and the Marshall Islands (6) • Published In 1960 • Pages: 69-98

By: Mahony, Frank J..

Abstract
This is a description of taro cultivation on the Chuuk Islands. Mahony identifies the different varieties and species of taro cultivated and discusses the different techniques of cultivation, which vary among the islands, along with division of labor.He also discusses the various taboos and magic associated with taro cultivation.
Subjects
Vegetable production
Avoidance and taboo
culture
Chuuk
HRAF PubDate
1999
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Micronesia
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard ; 1997
Field Date
not specified
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia
Notes
by Frank Mahony
LCCN
unk80009166
LCSH
Trukese (Micronesian people)