essay

Ethnohistorical considerations about the Chimor

northern dynasties : kingship and statecraft in chimor: a symposium at dumbarton oaks, 12th and 13th october 1985Washington, 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.
Subjects
History
Form and rules of government
Territorial hierarchy
Chief executive
Classes
External relations
Real property
Water supply
External migration
tradition
Chimu
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