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Table 1.9 Subsistence base of hunter-gatherers (Old World and South America)

People

Percentage dependence on: Primary subsistence

Gathering Hunting Fishing source

1. !Kung Bushmana 70 30 0 G


2. Doroboa 60 40 0 G


3. Mbuti 60 30 10 G


4. Hadzaa 80 20 0 G


5. Gwi Bushmen 70 30 0 G


6. Gilyaka 30 30 40 F


7. Yukaghira 10 60 30 H


8. Ainua 30 30 40 F


9. Andamanesea 50 20 30 G


10. Semang 40 30 30 G


11. Arandaa 70 30 0 G


12. Murngina 60 30 10 G


13. Tiwia 60 30 10 G


14. Dieri 70 30 0 G


15. Wikmunkana 60 30 10 G


16. Walbiri 70 30 0 G


17. Paraujanoa 40 10 50 F


18. Shiriana 30 40 30 H


19. Yahgana 30 20 50 F


20. Ona 20 60 20 H

Figure 1.1 Old World and South American Hunter-gatherers