South American nomad

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Introduction
Traditional culture patterns
- Types of South American nomads
  - Shellfish gatherers
  - Hunters and gatherers of the steppes and plains
  - Hunters, gatherers, and fishermen of the Gran Chaco
  - Forest hunters and gatherers
  - Aquatic nomads
- Economic system
- Social organization
  - Multifamily bands
  - Composite bands
  - Family and kinship
  - Rites of passage
- Religion
Modern developments

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