Book

Gusii bridewealth law and custom

Published for the Rhodes-Livingstone Institute by G. Cumberlege, Oxford University Press (18) • Published In 1950 • Pages: iv, 67

By: Mayer, Philip.

Abstract
This is a detailed study of bridewealth among the Gusii (Kisii) people of South Kavirondo District, Republic of Kenya, East Africa, during the the author's first fieldwork tour as sociologist for the Kenya Government in 1946-1947. In his discussion Mayer describes the processes involved in arranging the initial marriage, then various aspects of the bridewealth itself, including data on its composition, associated sacrifices and entertainments, additional customary gifts, assembly of goods by members of the family, and replacement and recompense in case of divorce or death of the wife.
Subjects
Sociocultural trends
Domesticated animals
Acquisition and relinquishment of property
Borrowing and lending
Inheritance
Gift giving
Mode of marriage
Arranging a marriage
Nuptials
Termination of marriage
Lineages
culture
Gusii
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Sociologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 2005
Field Date
1946-1947
Coverage Date
1946-1947
Coverage Place
South Kavirondo District, Republic of Kenya, East Africa
Notes
by Philip Mayer
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
52001060
LCSH
Gusii (African people)