book chapter

The Kingdom of Kafa

Galla of Ethiopia: the Kingdoms of Kafa and Janjero • (II) • Published In 1955 • Pages: 102-136, 145-146

By: Huntingford, George Wynn Brereton.

Abstract
This document is a general ethnographic survery, broadly introducing Kaffa culture and society based on the author's review of available written sources. Topics covered include traditional history, economic activities, marriage system, kinship rules, political organization, and religious life.
Subjects
Cultural identity and pride
Identification
Historical reconstruction
Traditional history
Linguistic identification
Ceramic technology
Community structure
Classes
Congregations
Form and rules of government
Chief executive
Inter-ethnic relations
Warfare
Aftermath of combat
Tillage
Domesticated animals
Vegetable production
Special crops
Deliberative councils
Administrative agencies
Castes
Labor supply and employment
Internal trade
Real property
Family relationships
Extended families
Kin relationships
Marriage
Gender status
Slavery
Status, role, and prestige
Normal garb
Special garments
Dwellings
Polygamy
Cosmology
Mythology
culture
Kaffa
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Anthropologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2012
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1390-1955
Coverage Place
Kaffa, Ethiopia
Notes
by G. W. B. Huntingford
Includes bibliographical references (p. 145-146)
LCCN
55012864
LCSH
Kaffa (African people)--History