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Wolof co-operative work groupsessay 1959 • Ames, David W.
Wolof • Africa > Western Africa
The source begins with a short introductory section on the culture of the Wolof, summarizing the major features of their society. the author follows this with a description of the composition and functions of the Wolof co-operative work group, showin...Plural marriage among the Wolof in the GambiaBook 9999 • Ames, David W.
Wolof • Africa > Western Africa
The author states, in this doctoral dissertation, that his study of Wolof polygyny seeks to give attention to the entire range of cultural phenomena, focusing attention on the individual acting in various ways in concrete situations and trying to dis...Belief in 'witches' among the rural Wolof of the Gambiaarticle 1959 • Ames, David W.
Wolof • Africa > Western Africa
The Wolof believe in the existence of DOMA, a person who attacks and 'eats' his fellows. This article describes the behavior ascribed to the DOMA and the means of warding off their attacks. The author concludes that although the belief in DOMA sugges...The dual function of the 'Little People' of the forest in the lives of the Wolofarticle 1958 • Ames, David W.
Wolof • Africa > Western Africa
The rascally but delightful dwarflike forest creatures of the Wolof folk tales are mischievous to children and drunken adults; however, with the help of magical formulas, they perform useful services to hunters. Thus they betray their roles as shephe...The use of a transitional cloth-money token among the Wolofarticle 1955 • Ames, David W.
Wolof • Africa > Western Africa
This article discusses the use of cloth as a standardized medium of exchange by the Wolof during the 19th century; the factors effecting its value; its function in 'internal' and 'external' trade; and its probale origin....