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Strategic procurement of fish by the Pumé: a South American "fishing culture"

Human ecology20 (1) • Published In 1992 • Pages: 109-130

By: Gragson, Theodore Louis.

Abstract
This is a study of fishing behavior and productivity of the [i]ciri khonome[/i] Pumé who live in the savanna near the Capanaparo River. The author used three data gathering methods: time allocation, continuous record of single individual forgaing trips, and recording of activites conducted outside the village area. Fishing constitutes half of all food procurement strategies. The Pumé most commonly fish with hook-and-line, followed in importance by poison, bow-and-arrow, and spears. These techniques vary according to season, type of water course, and age and gender of person fishing. The dry season is the most productive time of year, when fish are concentrated in isolated pools. They catch 43 species of fish.
Subjects
Fauna
Fishing
Fishing gear
Labor and leisure
culture
Pumé
HRAF PubDate
2014
Region
South America
Sub Region
Amazon and Orinoco
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2012
Field Date
1986-1987, 1989
Coverage Date
1986-1989
Coverage Place
Llanos region, Apure, Venezuela
Notes
Ted L. Gragson
Includes bibliographical references (p. 127-130)
LCCN
72623826
LCSH
Yaruro Indians