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The expression of the social value of water among the Naman of South-West Africa
South African journal of science • 20 • Published In 1923 • Pages: 514-526
By: Hoernlé, Winifred .
Abstract
This article discusses the function of water among the Nama Hottentots. It describes native beliefs regarding the danger of water at life-crisis periods, and the use and taboo of water in ceremonies relating to these crises.
- 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
- 1900-1923
- Coverage Place
- South Africa
- Notes
- Mrs. R. F. A. Hoernlé (A. W. Hoernlé)
- Includes bibliographical references
- LCCN
- 61035237
- LCSH
- Khoisan (African people)