essay

The Warrau

Handbook of South American Indians, edited by Julian H. Steward3 (143) • Published In 1959 • Pages: 869-881

By: Kirchhoff, Paul.

Abstract
This is a brief summary outline of Warrau ethnography based on a review of the literature. It includes data on history, location, language, subsistence activities, village, houses, dress and adornment, transportation, manufactures, trade, social and political organization, life cycle, death, religion, warfare, recreational activities, religion and mythology, etc. Kirchhoff comments frequently on the existing works of other authors on Warrau.
Subjects
Hunting and trapping
Fishing
Tillage
Normal garb
Personal grooming
Musical instruments
Dance
Shamans and psychotherapists
Burial practices and funerals
Spirits and gods
culture
Warao
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
South America
Sub Region
Amazon and Orinoco
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
H. C. Koh ; 1965, 1967
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1954
Coverage Place
Orinoco Delta, Venezuela; Guyana
Notes
Paul Kirchoff
Includes bibliographical references (p. 881)
LCCN
46026504
LCSH
Warao Indians