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Food in the domestic economy of the Tallensi

Africa9 • Published In 1936 • Pages: 237-276

By: Fortes, Meyer, Fortes, Sonia L..

Abstract
This article discusses principally the growing, preparation and eating of food among the Tallensi, and its relation to the domestic economy. The annual agricultural and economic cycles are outlined. Some recipes are given in an Appendix, pp. 274-276.
Subjects
Diet
Eating
Household
Extended families
Dwellings
Avoidance and taboo
Sacred objects and places
Division of labor by gender
Cereal agriculture
Exchange transactions
Kin relationships
Gift giving
Water supply
Food preparation
Preservation and storage of food
Utensils
culture
Tallensi
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Timothy J. O'Leary ; 1957
Field Date
1934-1936
Coverage Date
1934-1936
Coverage Place
Tongo village, Ghana
Notes
M. and S. L. Fortes
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
29010790
LCSH
Tallensi (African people)