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The social organization of the Nama Hottentots of South Africa

American anthropologist, n.s.27 (1) • Published In 1925 • Pages: 1-24

By: Hoernlé, Winifred .

Abstract
This article describes Nama Hottentot social organization. Data are given on the tribes and sibs, and a listing of the kinship terms is included with some discussion of interpersonal relationships as they relate to this terminology.
Subjects
History
Linguistic identification
Traditional history
Community structure
Real property
Clans
Tribe and nation
Settlement patterns
Household
Kinship terminology
Avuncular and nepotic relatives
Kin relationships
Regulation of marriage
Acculturation and culture contact
Sociocultural trends
culture
Khoi
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Southern Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
James Leary ; 1958
Field Date
1912-1913
Coverage Date
1900-1925
Coverage Place
South Africa
Notes
A. Winifred Hoernlé
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
17015424
LCSH
Khoisan (African people)