essay
Ethnohistorical considerations about the Chimor
northern dynasties : kingship and statecraft in chimor: a symposium at dumbarton oaks, 12th and 13th october 1985 • Washington, D.C. • Published In 1990 • Pages: 447-460
By: Rostworowski de Diez Canseco, María.
Abstract
This is an ethnohistorical examination of some facets of Chimu government, drawn from early Colonial documents. Evidence for duality in Chimu socio-political organization proves inconclusive. Late sixteenth century court cases indicate that the Moche Valley consisted of small polities ruled by local lords who, in turn, were subjects of a lord of the larger ethnic group. Along the North Coast of Peru, power passed to a brother before being inherited by the next generation. Relations between the highlands and the coast in the north and south of Peru are also described, especially the push-pull between the highlands and the coast for water rights, water use, and canal intakes. The Chimu Capac’s uprising forced the dispersal or resettlement of many Chimu peoples. Place names, include names of canals or bodies of water, provide some evidence for where they may have been.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2015
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Central Andes
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnohistorian
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry; 2014
- Field Date
- not specified
- Coverage Date
- 1000-432 BP (AD 1000-1568)
- Coverage Place
- north and central coast, Peru
- Notes
- Maria Rostworowski de Diez Canseco
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 458-460)
- LCCN
- 89023336
- LCSH
- Chimu Indians--Politics and government--Congresses
- Chimu Indians--Antiquities--Congresses
- Chan Chan Site (Peru)--Congresses
- Peru--Antiquities--Congresses