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Gusii initiation ceremonies

Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute of Great Britain and Ireland83 (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).
Subjects
Body alterations
Music
Musical instruments
Lineages
Clans
Puberty and initiation
Interlinear translations
culture
Gusii
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)