Plants used by “guaranies” from Misiones Province (Argentina) to make and improve musical instruments.

Authors

  • Héctor A. Keller Instituto de Botánica del Nordeste, Casilla de Correo 209, 3400 Corrientes.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14522/darwiniana.2014.481.24

Keywords:

Ethnobotany, Mbya and Ava Chiripa group, music, plant resources

Abstract

This ethnobotanical research includes plant resources used by “guaranies” from Misiones Province, Argentina, to make musical instruments. These instruments, used in religious ceremonies and other traditional celebrations are described. The plants used to make them are listed. “Guaranies” names, procedures to acquire and application of these plant resources are also provided.

Published

31-07-2010

How to Cite

Keller, H. A. (2010). Plants used by “guaranies” from Misiones Province (Argentina) to make and improve musical instruments. Darwiniana, Nueva Serie, 48(1), 7–16. https://doi.org/10.14522/darwiniana.2014.481.24

Issue

Section

Archeobotany and Ethnobotany

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