This anthropologist is renowned for his holistic approach and in-depth fieldwork among tropical rainforest cultures. His extensive publications and achievements have rightly earned him the title “Father of Colombian Archaeology.” His work primarily focuses on deeply understanding the lifestyles and traditions of indigenous communities. His research reveals the complex interconnectedness of culture, environment, and societal structures.
The renowned anthropologist Gerardo Reichel-Dolmatoff spent most of his working life among tribes living in the vast rainforests of the Colombian Northwest Amazon. This book brings together eleven of his essays and articles about the Tukano Indians.