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Some customs of the Luwo (or Nilotic Kavirondo) living in South Kavirondo

Anthropos23 • Published In 1928 • Pages: 263-275

By: Hartmann, H..

Abstract
In this brief article Hartmann describes in detail the Luo customs regarding birth, betrothal, marriage, burial, and mourning. The differences between Hartmann's account and those of Hobley, Roscoe and others may be a regional variation. Hartmann worked in the area south of Kavirondo gulf in contrast to the other authorities who mostly reported on the northern areas. Evans-Pritchard observed considerable local variation among the Luo.
Subjects
Conception
Childbirth
Extended families
Polygamy
Sexual intercourse
Abortion and infanticide
Postnatal care
Ceremonial during infancy and childhood
Diet
Secondary marriages
Sex and marital offenses
Status of adolescents
Ecstatic religious practices
Alcoholic beverages
Burial practices and funerals
Mourning
Agricultural science
culture
Luo
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Missionary
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Robert Lee ; 1959
Field Date
ca. 1920
Coverage Date
1920-1928
Coverage Place
Luoland, Kenya
Notes
By The Rev. H. Hartmann
LCCN
07021775
LCSH
Luo (Kenyan and Tanzanian people)