book chapter

The Shona

Shona and Ndebele of Southern Rhodesia, by Hilda Kuper. The Ndebele. By A.J.B. Hughes and J. van Velsen • (4) • Published In 1954 • Pages: 9-40, 120-125

By: Kuper, Hilda.

Abstract
This is an excellent introduction to Shona ethnography. Tribal and subtribal identification, language, geography, demography, history, social and political organization, economy, and religion are all covered to some extent in this work.
Subjects
Identification
Tribe and nation
Location
Linguistic identification
Topography and geology
Population
History
External relations
Clans
Lineages
Inheritance
Arranging a marriage
Regulation of marriage
Age stratification
Mode of marriage
Real property
Domesticated animals
Hunting and trapping
Community structure
Districts
Chief executive
Judicial authority
Spirits and gods
Shamans and psychotherapists
Sorcery
culture
Shona
HRAF PubDate
2014
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Southern Africa
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Ethnologist-4
Analyst
John Beierle; 1991
Coverage Date
1920-1954
Coverage Place
Zimbabwe and Mozambique
Notes
[by] Hilda Kuper
Includes bibliographical references (p. 37-40)
LCCN
55004467
LCSH
Shona (African people)