Author: Siiger, Halfdan
Title: The Lepchas : Culture and Religion of a Himalayan People : Part I : Results of Anthropological Field Work in Sikkim, Kalimpong,
Description: Copenhagen, National Museum of Denmark, 1967. orig.wrappers. 29x21cm, 251 pp. Series: Publications of the National Museum, Ethnographical Series, Vol. 11, Pt. 1. Weighs 1100 grams.. Unopened. Minor rubbing. VG. ¶ Full title reads: "The Lepchas : Culture and Religion of a Himalayan People : Part I : Results of Anthropological Field Work in Sikkim, Kalimpong, and Git". Contents: Intrucuction: The Country of the Lepchas; The Race of the Lepchas; The Rendering of Lepcha Words & Names; Investigation of the Lepchas; Lepcha Scriptures; The History of the Lepchas: A Brief Historical Survey; The Author's Field Work: The Tingbung Area: The Locality Investigated; The Lepcha House; Ceremonies When Building a House; Clothes, Ornaments, etc; Acquired Articles of Clothing; Calendar: The Days, The Months; The Years; Agriculture; Agricultural Routine; Agricultural Ceremonies & Rituals; Animal Husbandry; Hunting & Fishing; The Blacksmith & the Carpenter; Nutrition & Meals; Society; Family Ceremonies; Lineages; Officials; The Life Cycle: The Child; Personal Names; Marriage; Wedding; Wedding Prayer; Illness; Medicines & Treatments; Death & Funeral; Amusements, Warfare; Priests & Priestesses; Conception of the World; The Jungle; Great Religious Ceremonies; Legends & Stories.

Keywords: Indian Ethnology, India South Asia, Sikkim, Lepcha Ethnology, Lepchas, Social Anthropology, Himalaya, Himalayan, Ethnography