Book

The Tiv of central Nigeria

International African Institute (8) • Published In 1953 • Pages: 100

By: Bohannan, Laura, Bohannan, Paul.

Abstract
This well-organized survey brings together in one volume the existing knowledge of Tiv culture. It contains information on demography, language, history, social organization, political structure, economic activities, kinship and marriage ties, treatment of birth and death, and religious beliefs. As a whole, it is an excellent source of reference on social relationships and behavior but inadequate for description of material culture.
Subjects
Kinship terminology
Lineages
Status, role, and prestige
culture
Tiv
HRAF PubDate
1998
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Robert Lee ; 1958
Field Date
1949-1952
Coverage Date
1850-1952
Coverage Place
Benue State, Nigeria
Notes
Laura and Paul Bohannan
Includes bibliographical references (p. 94-96) and index
LCCN
54001641
LCSH
Tiv (African people)