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Reciprocal clan relationships among the Bemba of N. E. Rhodesia
Man • 37 • Published In 1937 • Pages: 188-193
By: Richards, Audrey I. (Audrey Isabel).
Abstract
This is a short article concerning the origin and function of ritual clan relationships among the Bemba and the closely allied Bisa. Each clan is not systematically paired, but often has a number of different partners linked by the apparently arbitrary factor of the clan name. The relationship implies ritual interdependence; a partnership of enemies, expressed in ritual; traditional jokes and freedom in daily intercourse; and preferential marriage claims (no longer practiced).
- HRAF PubDate
- 1997
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Southern Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Timothy J. O'Leary ; 1958
- Field Date
- 1930-1934
- Coverage Date
- not specified
- Coverage Place
- Zambia
- Notes
- by Audrey I. Richards
- LCCN
- sf80000548
- LCSH
- Bemba (African people)