Book

The Ila-speaking peoples of Northern Rhodesia: vol. 2

MacMillan and Co.London • Published In 1920 • Pages:

By: Smith, Edwin William, Dale, Andrew Murray, d. 1919.

Abstract
This is the second of two volumes that constitute the basic work on the Ila, written by Smith, a missionary, and Dale, a government administrator. This volume deals with the Ila life cycle, sexual behavior, religion, language, leisure time activities, and folklore. Portions of the text printed in Latin, primarily dealing with sexual activities, are translated in an appendix at the end of this document.
Subjects
Cultural identity and pride
Linguistic identification
Regulation of marriage
Mode of marriage
Community structure
Burial practices and funerals
Puberty and initiation
Sexuality
Extramarital sex relations
General character of religion
Domesticated animals
Pastoral activities
Property system
Labor and leisure
Music
Prayers and sacrifices
culture
Ila
HRAF PubDate
2015
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Southern Africa
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Types
Missionary
Government Official
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
James R. Leary ; 1961
Field Date
1902-1914
Coverage Date
1902-1914
Coverage Place
south-central Zambia
Notes
by Rev. Edwin W. Smith ... and Captain Andrew Murray Dale …
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
22000771
LCSH
Ila (African people)--Social life and customs
Ila language
Ila (African people)--Folklore