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In this volume, the authors present an original ethnographic study of five llama herding communities in Ayacucho, Peru. Data on herd dynamics are subjected to computer modeling in an effort to evaluate the roles of biology, symbolic and ritual behavior, ecological adaptation, and practical reason. The book contains the most detailed study of the waytakuy llama marking ceremony yet available. The role of this ceremony in preventing herds from going to extinction is evaluated against anthropological and sociobiological theory. This is an interdisciplinary book will appeal to professional ar

Wamani Indians --- Llamas --- Indians of South America --- Indians of South America --- Domestic animals. --- Domestic animals --- Antiquities. --- Ayacucho (Peru : Dept.) --- Peru --- Antiquities. --- Antiquities.