essay

The Nupe

peoples of the niger-benue confluence (10) • Published In 1955 • Pages: 17-52

By: Forde, Cyril Daryll.

Abstract
This is a summary sketch of Nupe culture by a British social anthropologist, dealing with materials published as late as 1952. Sections include: tribal and sub-tribal groupings and demography; traditions of origin and history; language; physical environment; main features of economy; social organization and political system; cultural features and the life cycle; and religious beliefs and cults. Main reliance is placed upon the works of S.F. Nadel.
Subjects
Districts
Tillage
External trade
Labor organization
Chief executive
Classes
Community structure
Real property
Marriage
Congregations
Sorcery
culture
Nupe
HRAF PubDate
2014
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Timothy J. O'Leary ; 1958
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Bida Emirate, Niger state, Nigeria
Notes
Daryll Forde
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
56024481
LCSH
Ethnology--Nigeria[[from old catalog]]