Geophagy in Central America

Auteurs :
HUNTER, J. M.
DE KLEINE, R.

Description :
The purpose of this study is to ascertain the nutritional utility, if any, of a clay tablet that is eaten by pregnant Black Caribes, also known as Garifuna, in Belize. The tablet originates as a commercial trade item from neighboring Guatemala in association with the Christian cult of the Black Christ.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Geographical review New York, 1984, vol. 74, n°. 2, p. 157-169, Références bibliographiques : 20 réf.

Date :
1984