The borduna in Brazilian indigenous ethnology: symbol, power, and identity

• Authors: Fabio Rossano Dario
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

This article offers an ethnographic analysis of the borduna, a traditional weapon employed by diverse Indigenous peoples of Brazil. Beyond its function in close combat, the borduna embodies symbolic dimensions of power, identity, and ancestral connection. Drawing on comparative data, the study examines its origins, crafting techniques, ceremonial roles, and morphological variations across distinct ethnic groups. By investigating the cultural significance and social roles of the borduna, the article contributes to a deeper understanding of Indigenous material culture, sociopolitical organization, and the enduring vitality of traditional knowledge systems.

Keywords

EN

Indigenous peoples; borduna; ethnic group; ethnology; material culture

Discipline

• ENVIRONMENT_&_ECOLOGY: ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGY

• Publisher: Scientific Publishing House „DARWIN”
• Journal: World News of Natural Sciences
• Year: 2025
• Volume: 62
• Pages: 277-293

Contributors

author

Fabio Rossano Dario

• The Institute of Biopaleogeography named under Charles R. Darwin, Zlocieniec, District Drawski, West Pomerania, Poland

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• Document Type: article