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The Banen and slavery

Paideuma: Mitteilungen zur Kulturkunde • Frankfurt Am Main • Published In 1995 • Pages: 107-125

By: Abwa, Daniel, Bime, John.

Abstract

In this article the author discusses the institution of slavery among the Banen, who recognized three social levels: original settlers, recent immigrants, and slaves. Slaves were prisoners of war, kidnapped travelers, or violators of Banen law and customs. They were identified by special tattoos and were bought and sold in markets. Slaves could marry and have children.

Region

Africa

Sub Region

Western Africa

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

Ian Skoggard; 2020

Field Date

1976-1977, 1981-1982

Coverage Date

1883-1953

Coverage Place

Ndikiniméki and Bokito subdivisions, Mbam-et-Inoubou, Centre Region, Cameroon

Notes

Daniel Abwa ; translated from the original French version by John Bime

Includes bibliographical references (p. 124-125)

LCCN

2012214065

LCSH

Banen (African people)