Book

Gold Coast: Akan laws and customs and the Akim Abuakwa constitution

George Routledge & Sons, Ltd. • London • Published In 1928 • Pages:

By: Danquah, J. B. (Joseph Boakye).

Abstract
This is a view of Akyem political and other institutions from the standpoint of a native with considerable formal education in England. Danquah bases his work on personal observations and research, including access to the state archives at Kibbi. Some of the principal subjects which the author discusses are: governmental organization and activities, including the enstoolment and destoolment of state and local chiefs; customs relating to marriage and divorce; various aspects of property, including rules of inheritance; non-political institutions; and funeral customs. Several appendices and an extensive index which includes many of the native terms used add to the value of the source.
Subjects
Culture summary
Territorial organization
Government institutions
culture
Akan
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Indigenous Person
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
George R. Bedell ; 1954, 1959
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Akyem; Ghana
Notes
by J. B. Danquah, B.A., LL.B.(Lond.)
Includes index
LCSH
Akan (African peoples)