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The death and burial of reth Dak wad Fadiet of the Shilluk

Sudan notes and records33 • Published In 1952 • Pages: 156-164

By: Howell, P. P. (Paul Philip).

Abstract
This article describes a burial of a Shilluk reth witnessed by the author. Details are given on the ceremonies and their order, the participants and ceremonial paraphernalia. The author, an ethnologist, notes some small differences of detail from other published descriptions of burial rites which he believes are due to flexibility in the rituals themselves.
culture
Shilluk
HRAF PubDate
2019
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Betty Potash ; 1960
Field Date
1951
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Sudan
Notes
By P. P. Howell
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
unk83015138
LCSH
Shilluk (African people)