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Lof
Lof (Spanish: ''levo'' and ''lov'') or caví (Spanish: ''cahuín''); formed the basic social organization of the Mapuche, Huilliche people, Mapuche-Huilliche and the extinct Picunche peoples, consisting of a familial clan or lineage that recognizes the authority of a ''lonco'' (''cacique''). The ''lof'' or ''caví'' is formed by diverse families that share the same territory and who are considered mutually related, descended from a common ancestor. Several ''lof'' form a ''rehue'', and nine ''rehue'' formed the ''aillarehue.'' These formed one of the 3 or 5 great territorial confederations of the Mapuches, the ''Butalmapu'' ("great earth"). The identity of ''lof'' was reinforced by the accomplishment of diverse community and festive activities. ''Lof'' habitually shared a unique ''rehue'', or Machi (shaman), Machi's altar, in which the more significant religious ceremonies were performed. The vitality of the clan shone in the accomplishment of ', a type of retributive communitarian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mapuche
The Mapuche ( (Mapuche & Spanish: )) are a group of indigenous inhabitants of south-central Chile and southwestern Argentina, including parts of Patagonia. The collective term refers to a wide-ranging ethnicity composed of various groups who shared a common social, religious, and economic structure, as well as a common linguistic heritage as Mapudungun speakers. Their habitat once extended from Aconcagua Valley to Chiloé Archipelago and later spread eastward to Puelmapu, a land comprising part of the Argentine pampa and Patagonia. Today the collective group makes up over 80% of the indigenous peoples in Chile, and about 9% of the total Chilean population. The Mapuche are particularly concentrated in the Araucanía region. Many have migrated from rural areas to the cities of Santiago and Buenos Aires for economic opportunities. The Mapuche traditional economy is based on agriculture; their traditional social organization consists of extended families, under the direction of a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
