book chapter

The Aymara

Handbook of South American Indians, edited by Julian H. Steward • 2 • Published In 1946 • Pages: 505-512

By: Tschopik, Harry.

Abstract
This work is an excerpt ('Archeology' and 'Documented History') of the entry for the Aymara in the Handbook of South American Indians. There is a description of the distinctive burial tombs (CHULLPA) of the post-Tiahuanaco and pre-Inca period. Tschopik also discusses the Inca and later Spanish conquests and the colonial period.
Subjects
External relations
Instigation of war
Burial practices and funerals
tradition
Aymara Kingdoms
Region
South America
Sub Region
Central Andes
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Notes
Harry Tschopik
Only pages 505-512 are included
LCCN
46026504
LCSH
Indians of South America--Antiquities