Welcome back to another week of the anthropology in fashion series, where we learn about the traditional dresses from one region in the world every week. This week, we’ll be looking at traditional clothing from the Andean States in South America. South … Continue reading Anthropology in Fashion: Cultural Clothing in Andean South America
In the far North East of Russia’s isolated Siberian region reside the Yukaghir clan. With a tiny population, their way of life and belief system is unique. They hold the belief that all animals and some nature contain souls and, … Continue reading Anthropology : Yukaghir Hunting Practices, Where Humans and Animals Collide
Sports and games have always been a part of human history. Complex and coordinated movements, along with important skills such as agility, strength and alertness were initially used by hunters and gatherers to defend themselves in the wild. With time, … Continue reading Indigenous Games that Both Kids and Adults Love Playing in India
Introduction “Rapunzel Rapunzel, Let down your hair.” We all know and love the classic fairytale ” Rapunzel”. The little girls of this world wished their hair was just as long and beautiful. While all us big girls wish we had … Continue reading Anthropology: A Tribe of Women with Hair as Long as Rapunzels
A step by step guide of Bapedi wedding negotiations, celebrations and symbolic meaning in weddings where gifts are exchanged. A brief historical background of Bapedi The Bapedi arose from small chiefdoms that were formed before the 17th century. They were … Continue reading Anthropology: Bapedi Wedding Celebrations and Symbolism in Limpopo
The Dragon Blood Tree of Socotra looks like something straight out of a children’s storybook. This is because of its strange umbrella shape. Once the branch of the tree is cut, something even stranger happens. It “bleeds” blood-red resin. If … Continue reading Significance of Indigenous Socotra Dragon Blood Trees in Modern Medicine
Khajuraho group of Monuments is a set of Hindu and Jain temples located in Madhya Pradesh, India. Notably, they are one among the many UNESCO accredited World Heritage Sites. They were recognized for their fine artistry in architecture and a … Continue reading Khajuraho Temples: Beyond just Erotic Sculptures
Inhabiting the Zuni River valley of New Mexico are the Zuni, a Native American Pueblo tribe. Like most of the other Native Americans, the Zuni too have a history entwined with Spanish expeditions, revolts, conflicts and land ownership issues. Keeping … Continue reading Anthropology: The History and Culture of the Zuni People
What is a matriarchal society? Not many societies in the world are considered matriarchies. However, the few known have been closely discussed in terms of power and kinship. In a matriarchal society, mothers are the leaders of the family group … Continue reading Anthropology: The Indigenous Bribri Matriarchal Society in Costa Rica