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The Foundations of the Andean Ayllu: An Investigation Into Structure and Cosmology3 views
Author
Decoster, Jean-Jacques, Anthropology, University of Virginia
Advisors
Crocker, J. Christopher, Anthropology, University of Virginia
Damon, Frederick, Anthropology, University of Virginia
Wagner, Roy, Anthropology, University of Virginia
Abstract
This thesis investigates the ayllu, the indigenous community or grouping based on networks of kinship in the Andean region, which survived the conquests of the Inca and subsequently the Spanish, and persists as a feature of Andean culture today.
Degree
MA (Master of Arts)
Keywords
Ayllus; Indians of South America -- Andes Region -- Social life and customs; Incas -- Social life and customs; Andes Region -- Social life and customs
Language
English
Rights
All rights reserved by the author (no additional license for public reuse)
Decoster, Jean-Jacques. The Foundations of the Andean Ayllu: An Investigation Into Structure and Cosmology. University of Virginia, Anthropology, MA (Master of Arts), 1984-08-01, https://doi.org/10.18130/1tck-4120.
