Yaghan people

GPTKB entity

Properties (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf indigenous people
gptkbp:adaptation knowledge of local ecosystems
gptkbp:alliance with other tribes
gptkbp:archaeologicalFindings often hostile
gptkbp:armament made from stone and wood
gptkbp:artifacts found in archaeological sites
gptkbp:artwork includes weaving and carving
gptkbp:challenges loss of language
gptkbp:community_involvement despite external pressures
gptkbp:communityEvents for decision making
gptkbp:cultural_heritage ongoing efforts
efforts underway
recognized_by_UNESCO
gptkbp:culturalHeritage with other indigenous groups
for younger generations
canoe building
by anthropologists.
gptkbp:culturalSignificance animism
through dance
strongly tied to land
include totems
gptkbp:environmentalProtection sustainable practices
gptkbp:festivals celebrate heritage
gptkbp:fishSpecies methods include netting
gptkbp:hasPopulation due to disease and colonization
gptkbp:historicalRecords important for education
documented by explorers
passed down orally
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Yaghan people
gptkbp:initiatives focused on cultural preservation
gptkbp:language gptkb:Chonan_languages
gptkb:Yaghan
19th century
gptkbp:localGovernment elders council
gptkbp:location gptkb:Tierra_del_Fuego
gptkbp:merchandise include feathers
gptkbp:migration from mainland to islands
gptkbp:mythology includes creation stories
gptkbp:navigationEquipment using stars
gptkbp:notableFigures gptkb:Martin_Gusinde
gptkbp:notableGames involve physical skills
gptkbp:owner advocacy ongoing
gptkbp:population approximately 100
gptkbp:region southern_Chile_and_Argentina
gptkbp:research_areas uses local plants
gptkbp:socialStructure matrilineal
gptkbp:soundtrack includes vocal chants
gptkbp:status recognized as a vulnerable group
gptkbp:traditionalClothing made from animal skins
gptkbp:traditionalFood seafood
gptkbp:treaty with colonial governments
gptkbp:wildlife seals and birds