Knauft's study of sister-exchange marriage among the gebusi showed what percentage of first marriages were sister exchanges?

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Knauft's study of sister-exchange marriage among the gebusi showed what percentage of first marriages were sister exchanges?
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I believe the answer is: Just over 50%

in Gebusi culture, the sister exchange often used to for the benefit of the tribe's interest. For example, they often use the sister exchange to build a peaceful treaty with neighboring tribes or as a form of exchange for a certain resources (such as foods)