book chapter

Luguru

Matrilineal peoples of eastern Tanzania (XVI) • Published In 1967 • Pages: 26-34

By: Beidelman, T. O. (Thomas O.).

Abstract
This is an ethnographic sketch of Luguru culture and society as described in extant literature and official government reports. Themes covered include traditional history of lineages and clans, settlement patterns, political organization, land tenure, marriage customs and family life, and aspects of change and continuity since the 1920s.
Subjects
Identification
Location
Climate
Topography and geology
Cultural identity and pride
Settlement patterns
Lineages
Clans
Rule of descent
Inter-community relations
Inter-ethnic relations
Form and rules of government
Real property
Inheritance
Regulation of marriage
Mode of marriage
Arranging a marriage
Family relationships
Cereal agriculture
Diet
Sociocultural trends
culture
Luguru
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Anthropologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2020
Field Date
no date given
Coverage Date
1910-1963
Coverage Place
Uluguru Mountains, Morogoro Region, Tanzania
Notes
By T. O. Beidelman
LCCN
67112486
LCSH
Luguru (African people)