Baigas: The Hunter Gatherers of Central India

by Rajesh K. Gautam
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Indian tribal world is unique and least explored. There are 74 tribal groups which are identified as Primitive Tribal Groups, and Baiga is one of them. This book provides deep insight into the various socio-cultural aspects of the Baiga, a primitive tribe of Central India. Taking a close look at their history and population characteristics, it discusses at length their habitat, settlement patterns, dress and ornaments, material culture, livelihood practices, cultivation, means of transport and communication, and religious practices. The issue of tribal rights on forest and wild life conservation has also been addressed.

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Table of Contents

Village Settlement and Housing Patterns – Population and History – Appearance and Ornamentation – Tattooing – Material Culture – Livelihood Practices – Food Processing and Preservation – Shifting Cultivation – Transport and Communication – Baigas and Biosphere Reserve: An Apathy – Religion – Marriage – Epilogue – Bibliography – Index

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