The Andaman Islanders

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:A._R._Radcliffe-Brown
gptkb:Alfred_Radcliffe-Brown
gptkbp:artwork Body art and crafts
gptkbp:casualties Facing survival challenges
gptkbp:climate Tropical climate
Adapted to local climate
gptkbp:community_involvement Demonstrated cultural resilience
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Efforts to preserve culture
gptkbp:conservation_status Endangered culture
gptkbp:contact Limited contact with outsiders
gptkbp:cuisine Minimal clothing
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Unique cultural practices
gptkbp:cultural_practices Unique cultural practices
Distinct social customs
Efforts for cultural survival
Minimal cultural exchange
Oral cultural transmission
gptkbp:cultural_representation Strong cultural identity
Part of cultural diversity in India
gptkbp:demographics Small population size
gptkbp:diet Seafood and wild plants
gptkbp:education Limited formal education
gptkbp:environment Tropical rainforest
gptkbp:family Extended families
gptkbp:famous_for Isolationism
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Traditional fishing methods
gptkbp:governed_by Informal governance systems
gptkbp:government_type No formal government
gptkbp:has_role Defined gender roles
gptkbp:healthcare Limited access to healthcare
Community health practices
Vulnerable to diseases
gptkbp:historical_event Isolated for thousands of years
gptkbp:historical_significance Significant for anthropology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Andaman Islanders
gptkbp:hunting_technique Spear hunting
gptkbp:is_a_tool_for Stone tools
gptkbp:land_use Land rights issues
Sustainable land use practices
Traditional land conservation methods
gptkbp:language gptkb:Andamanese_languages
gptkb:Austroasiatic_languages
Hunter-gatherer
Efforts for language preservation
gptkbp:legal_issue gptkb:Scheduled_Tribe_in_India
gptkbp:location gptkb:Andaman_Islands
gptkbp:music Traditional music forms
gptkbp:music_style Cultural dances
gptkbp:mythology Rich mythology
Rich mythical beliefs
gptkbp:natural_resources Fishing and foraging
gptkbp:population Approximately 400 individuals
gptkbp:religion Animism
Rich traditional knowledge
gptkbp:social_responsibility Protected under Indian law
gptkbp:social_structure Tribal society
Close-knit communities
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives Extensive environmental knowledge
gptkbp:territorial_behavior Hostile towards outsiders
gptkbp:territory gptkb:North_Sentinel_Island
gptkbp:tourist_attraction Negative impact from tourism
gptkbp:tradition Oral traditions
Various cultural rituals