essay

Killing the Yumbo: a ritual drama of northern Quito

cultural transformations and ethnicity in modern ecuador • Urbana • Published In 1981 • Pages: 162-208

By: Salomon, Frank.

Abstract
This source presents a description and interpretation of Yumbo dancing during the Corpus Christi fiesta around Quito. The author's position is that Yumbo dancing is an expression of ethnicity. He concludes that Yumbo dancing functions psychologically, religiously, socially, and philosophically.
Subjects
Acculturation and culture contact
Cultural identity and pride
Special garments
Dance
Drama
Organized ceremonial
culture
Quito Quichua
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Marlene Martin ; 1983
Field Date
1975-1978
Coverage Date
1975-1978
Coverage Place
greater Quito area, Pichincha Province, Ecuador
Notes
Frank Salomon
Includes bibliographical references (p. 206-208)
LCCN
81004402
LCSH
Quechua Indians