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Gusii initiation ceremonies
Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland • 83 (1) • Published In 1952 • Pages: 9-36
By: Mayer, Philip.
Abstract
This article describes in great detail the traditional initiation ceremonies of males and females in Gusii society as they approach or arrive at puberty. Mayer notes cultural differences in the rites for Gusii youth, and changes with time, and to some extent, as the result of contact with non-Gusii cultures (e.g., missionaries).
- HRAF PubDate
- 2000
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Eastern Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Sociologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 2005
- Field Date
- 1946-1949
- Coverage Date
- 1900-1949
- Coverage Place
- Nyanza Province, southwestern Kenya
- Notes
- Philip Mayer
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 36)
- LCCN
- sn 79006341
- LCSH
- Gusii (African people)