Discussion: The Cord Keepers: Khipus and Cultural Life in a Peruvian Village

Author: Frank L. Salomon

Description: In The Cord Keepers, Frank L. Salomon explores the intricate and often misunderstood Khipu system, an ancient Andean method of recording information through knotted cords. Focusing on a Peruvian village, Salomon examines how Khipus were used to convey complex social, economic, and historical data, and how they are still integral to local cultural practices.

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