Araucanian culture in transition.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

MISCHA TITIEV.

Contributor:

University of Michigan. Museum of Anthropology, publisher.

Series:

Occasional Contributions Series

Michigan, University. Museum of Anthropology. Occasional contributions, no. 15

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mapuche Indians.

Physical Description:

1 online resource(xii, 164 pages 17 plates, maps, diagrs.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Ann Arbor, Michigan : Museum of Anthropology, University of Michigan, 1951.

Summary:

In this classic work, renowned anthropologist Mischa Titiev presents his research on the Araucanian tribe of Chile. Based on fieldwork he did in 1948, he describes many aspects of the Araucanian culture, from land use and kinship to ceremonies and games. Illustrated.

Contents:

Historical Background

Land Use and Material Culture

Kinship and Sociopolitical Organization

Reservation Social Structure

The Life Cycle. I. Birth to Adolescence

The Life Cycle. II. Adolescence to Death

Witchcraft and Curing Practices

Assemblies, Games, and Ceremonies

The Changing Pattern of Culture.

Notes:

© 1951 by the Regents of the University of Michigan.

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Bibliography: pages 153-156.

Description based on information from the publisher.

ISBN:

9781951538484

195153848X

OCLC:

1287099136