book chapter

Ashanti law and constitution

Clarendon Press • Oxford, England • Published In 1929 • Pages:

By: Rattray, R. S. (Robert Sutherland).

Abstract

This volume, the third of Rattray's three major studies of the Ashanti, traces the development of legal, political, and judicial institutions from their origin in the simple family group under a house-father to their present-day function in the territorial divisions under a paramount chief. Detailed data are provided for the divisions of Asumegya, Bekwai, Juaben, Kokofu, Kumawu, Mampon, and Nsuta, and relationships between the divisions and the central state are indicated. Specific legal norms, including definitions of 'household' as opposed to 'tribal' offenses, property law, trial procedure, and sanctions are discussed in the latter part of this volume.

HRAF PubDate

2000

Region

Africa

Sub Region

Western Africa

Document Type

book chapter

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnographer

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Mary L. Bartlett ; 1954

Field Date

1921-192?

Coverage Date

not specified

Coverage Place

Ashanti; Ghana

Notes

by Capt. R. S. Rattray, M.B.E., B.Sc. (Oxon.)

A glossary will be found in Glossary (104)

Omitted from Files: pp. 410-420

LCSH

Akan African people)