Efficiency and focus of blowpipe hunting among Semaq Beri Hunter-Gatherers of Peninsular Malaysia |
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Authors: | Yukio Kuchikura |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Anthropology, Faculty of General Education, Gifu University, 1-1 Yanagido, 501-11 Gifu, Japan |
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Abstract: | This paper presents quantitative data on blowpipe hunting among the Semaq Beri, a group of the aboriginal peoples of Peninsular Malaysia, with special reference to daily activity rhythms, space use, efforts, and efficiency of hunting. The role of hunting is examined in the diet of the population studied, which is in transition from a nomadic to a sedentary lifestyle. The special hunting focus on a few species (the leaf monkeys, Presbytis spp.) is examined in relation to ecology of prey items and using the optimal diet breadth model. Technological efficiencies of the Semaq Beri blowpipe and dart are compared with the Waorani of Ecuador. |
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Keywords: | Peninsular Malaysia blowpipe hunting primate ecology optimal foraging theory |
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