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Poro values and courtroom procedures in a Kpelle chiefdom
southwestern journal of anthropology • 18 (4) • Published In 1962 • Pages: 341-350
By: Gibbs, James L..
Abstract
The document analyzes the relationship between Kpelle formal judicial procedures and results and one of Kpelle society's basic values: strong and unchallenged respect for authority. The role of the Poro, a tribal secret fraternity, in instilling and maintaining this value is also discussed.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2009
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Western Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- M. A. Marcus ; 1986
- Field Date
- 1957-1958
- Coverage Date
- 1957-1967
- Coverage Place
- Liberia
- Notes
- James L. Gibbs, Jr.
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 349-350)
- LCCN
- 47005758
- LCSH
- Kpelle (African people)