book chapter

The Azande, and related peoples of the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan and Belgian Congo

ethnographic survey of africa, east central africa (9) • Published In 1953 • Pages: x, 152

By: Baxter, P. T. W., Butt, Audrey.

Abstract
This document, written by two professional anthropologists from secondary materials, gives a succinct account of several aspects of Azande ethnography, with special emphasis on culture history, relations with neighboring tribes, and subject peoples, political structure of Zande society, social and kinship organizations (including marriage), witchcraft, oracles and magic, and Zande religion. Some very brief information is also presented on location of the Zande, population size, language, dress, physical characteristics and ornamentation. Material culture is covered very little, if at all, and only the briefest mention is given to Zande religious ceremonials.
Subjects
History
External trade
Localized kin groups
Tribe and nation
Community heads
Status, role, and prestige
Military organization
Sorcery
Revelation and divination
Magic
culture
Azande
HRAF PubDate
1999
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Central Africa
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1962
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Sudan and Democratic Republic of the Congo
Notes
P. T. W. Baxter and Audrey Butt
Includes bibliographical references and index
Only pages i-x, 11-96, 137-152 and end map facing p. 152 are included
LCSH
Zande (African people)