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The Fur

Sudan notes and records • 29 (I) • Published In 1948 • Pages: 1-39

By: Beaton, Arthur Charles.

Abstract

This overview of traditional Fur culture and society covers such topics as historical development, relations with neighboring ethnic groups, settlement pattern, ecology, economic activities, gender-based division of labor, puberty rites, and religious practices.

Region

Africa

Sub Region

Eastern Africa

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Anthropologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Teferi Abate Adem; 2020

Field Date

1936-1938

Coverage Date

1898-1938

Coverage Place

West Darfur, Darfur region, Sudan

Notes

By A. C. Beaton

Includes bibliographical references

LCCN

unk83015138

LCSH

Fur (African people)