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The island of Yap: anthropological sketches from the diary of N. N. Miklkukha-Maklai

Globus • 33 • Published In 1878 • Pages: HRAF ms: 1, 20 leaves [original: 40-45 ]

By: Miklukho-Maklai, Nikolai Nikolaevich, Honigmann, John.

Abstract
This article contains information from the Russian explorer's diary, which was published in a Russian geographical journal in 1877, supplemented by other data added by an anonymous editor. Information is given on Yapese physical characteristics, mutilation and tattooing; leadership and social classes; buildings and construction; traditional stories; money; and the influence of European traders on Yapese culture. The data are interesting in view of their relatively early date.
Subjects
Traditional history
Medium of exchange
Classes
Culture summary
culture
Yapese
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Micronesia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Traveler
Document Rating
3: Good, useful data, but not uniformly excellent
Analyst
Heather Fellows ; John Beierle ; 1975
Field Date
1876
Coverage Date
1876
Coverage Place
Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia
Notes
N. N. Miklucho-Maclay
Translation of: [Die Insel Wuap: anthropolosich-ethnographische Skizzen aus dem Tagebuche N. N. Miklucho-Maclay's]
Includes bibliographical references
Translated by John Honigmann during World War II for the U.S. Navy Micronesia Program
LCSH
Yapese (Micronesian people)/Yap (Micronesia)