book chapter
The Ambo ethnic group
, by carlos estermann • 1 • Published In 1976 • Pages: 49-217
By: Estermann, Carlos.
Abstract
This is a general historical and ethnographic survey of the Ambo (Ovambo) people. Historical aspects covered include geographical features of the area, the colonial division of the people between Portuguese-occupied Angola in the north and German (and after 1915 South African) ruled Nambia in the south, increased labor migration to mining sites, and the arrival of European missionaries. Ethnographic topics include subsistence activities, life cycle events, art, prominent mythological themes, traditional religious practices, kinship groups, clanship, and tribal relations.
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Southern Africa
- Document Type
- book chapter
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Missionary
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Teferi Abate Adem; 2021
- Field Date
- 1924-1976
- Coverage Date
- 1915-1965
- Coverage Place
- Oshana, Ohangwena, Omusati, and Oshikoto regions, Namibia; Cunene Province, Angola
- Notes
- by Carlos Estermann
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-217)
- LCCN
- 7508794
- LCSH
- Ovambo (African people)