ISBN: 9781334247798 - notes on the bribri of costa rica (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the heart of Costa Rica, where the author offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of the Bribri, a small, indigenous tribe living in the mountainous regions of the country. Itââ â¢s a window into a fascinating and unique culture, rich in customs and traditions. The book examines the Bribri's material culture, including their homes, clothing, tools, and crafts. It explores their rituals and beliefs, including their death ceremonies and their intriguing reverence for gold ornaments. The author carefully details how the Bribri utilized natural resources, their methods of hunting and fishing, and their methods for preparing food and drink. Through the lens of the Bribri's unique practices, the book offers a deeper understanding of indigenous cultures in the Americas and their complex relationship with the natural world. The book provides an invaluable record of the Bribri culture, a culture that was rapidly changing due to increasing contact with the outside world, offering a unique insight into a way of life that is now largely lost. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…