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The social organization of the Dorobo

African studies1 • Published In 1942 • Pages: 183-200

By: Huntingford, George Wynn Brereton.

Abstract
This source presents a thorough analysis of social organization, with emphasis on kinship terminology and relationships. The author also discusses government relations, clans, settlements, personal characteristics, and economic life. The work concludes with tables of relationship terms and a map of the area.
Subjects
Functional and adaptational interpretations
Kinship terminology
Settlement patterns
Composition of population
Clans
Collecting
Hunting and trapping
External relations
Gift giving
External trade
culture
Okiek
HRAF PubDate
2014
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1964
Field Date
1938-1939
Coverage Date
1938-1939
Coverage Place
Kapchepkendi Okiek, Northern Tinderet Forest area, west-central Kenya
Notes
G. W. B. Huntingford
LCCN
45015602
LCSH
Okiek (African people)
Dorobo (African people)