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Bridewealth among the Nuer
African studies • 6 • Published In 1947 • Pages: 181-188
By: Evans-Pritchard, E. E. (Edward Evan).
Abstract
This article is a discussion of the true functions and significance of bridewealth in Nuer society. (For a description of the economics involved in the distribution of bridewealth, see 3:Evans-Pritchard.) Much general information on marriage and descent is also included.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2002
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Eastern Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Social Anthropologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Arthur Fields ; 1956
- Field Date
- 1931, 1936
- Coverage Date
- 1930-1936
- Coverage Place
- Sobat and Jonglei Provinces, Sudan
- Notes
- E. E. Evans-Pritchard
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 45015602
- LCSH
- Nuer (African people)