book chapter

The black population of the Sudan, Mossi and Gourounsi country, documents and analyses

Emile Larose, Librairie-EditeurParis • Published In 1912 • Pages:

By: Tauxier, Louis, Brunel, Ariane.

Abstract
This sketch of Mossi life is taken from a larger general work on the Negro peoples of the Sudan. It is divided into two sections: occupations and the family, public works and religion. Under the first section are included a brief historical sketch, and information on agriculture, diet, natural resources, domestic animals, pottery-making, smiths, stonework and other occupations. The second section describes the forms of the family found among the Mossi, and contains information on government, the Moro Naba, and various religious practices.
Subjects
Traditional history
Tillage
Domesticated animals
Vegetable production
Food preparation
Special crops
Family
Marriage
Extramarital sex relations
Slavery
Executive household
culture
Mossi
HRAF PubDate
2009
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Government Official
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Timothy J. O'Leary ; 1960
Field Date
1908
Coverage Date
1497-1912
Coverage Place
Burkina Faso
Notes
Louis Tauxier
Translation of: [Le Noir du Soudan, Pays Mossi et Gourounsi Documents et Analyses]
Translated for the HRAF files by Ariane Brunel
LCSH
Mossi (African people)