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On the Botocudos

Journal of the Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland13 • Published In 1884 • Pages: 199-213

By: Keane, A. H. (Augustus Henry).

Abstract
This highly prejudicial account covers the more sensational cultural practices of the Botocudo, such as a relatively extensive description of lip plugs. Nevertheless, it provides an adequate treatment of their language, and religious beliefs and practices.
Subjects
Identification
Descriptive somatology
Vocabulary
Body alterations
Burial practices and funerals
Cosmology
Spirits and gods
culture
Botocudo
HRAF PubDate
2019
Region
South America
Sub Region
Eastern South America
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Types
Linguist
Journalist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2019
Field Date
no date given
Coverage Date
1820-1885
Coverage Place
southeastern Bahia, Espirito Santo, and central-eastern Minas Gerais, Brazil
Notes
By A. H. Keane
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
sn 90023020
LCSH
Botocudo Indians