Book

The lineage principle in Gusii society

Published for the International African Institute by the Oxford University Press • London • Published In 1949 • Pages: 35

By: Mayer, Philip.

Abstract
This document presents a detailed study of the role and function of the lineage or EGESAKU as the author observed it in Gusii society of the late 1940s. Additional information is also provided on the relationship of the lineage to the clan (ABAAMATE), to the mourning group called the 'people of shaving' (ABANYAMATATI), and to the tribal group as a whole.
Subjects
Social relationships and groups
Regulation of marriage
Mode of marriage
Household
Lineages
Clans
culture
Gusii
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Sociologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 2005
Field Date
1946-1948
Coverage Date
1946-1948
Coverage Place
South Nyanza District, Republic of Kenya, East Africa
Notes
by Philip Mayer
LCCN
79320820
LCSH
Gusii (African people)