CULTURAL DYNAMICS OF THE KANIKKAR TRIBE: AN ETHNOGRAPHIC INQUIRY
Journal: International Journal of Advanced Research (Vol.12, No. 04)Publication Date: 2024-04-18
Authors : Maya M.; Abhilash Babu;
Page : 776-779
Keywords : Kanikkars Culture Cultural Dynamics Adaptation Traditions;
Abstract
This ethnographic study delved into the intricate cultural dynamics of the Kanikkar tribe, a marginalized indigenous community residing in the southern regions of Kerala. Through immersive fieldwork and qualitative analysis, the research explored the multifaceted aspects of Kanikkar culture, including their social organization, livelihood, traditional practices, belief systems, cultural identity, and interactions with the surrounding environment. The Kanikkar tribe displayed unique cultures, lifestyles, customs, traditions, religious practices, and rituals. Their lifestyles connected them to the land, forests, rivers, and natural resources. Subsistence practices such as hunting, fishing, agriculture, and gathering sustained them. Traditional clothing, music, dance, and storytelling formed integral parts of their cultural expression. They were renowned for their traditional medicinal expertise, possessing intricate knowledge of herbs and their healing properties. The findings of this inquiry shed light on the resilience of Kanikkar traditions in the face of modernization, as well as the ongoing processes of cultural adaptation and transformation within the community.
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