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Political systems of pastoral Tuareg in Air and Ahaggar
Folk (København) • 1 • Published In 1959 • Pages: 67-131 , 7 plates
By: Nicolaisen, Johannes.
Abstract
This article deals with the political system of two Tuareg groups, the Air and Ahaggar. It offers a description of the relations between noble and vassal tribes, and the role of the central authority and the limitations on his powers. Functionalist interpretations are given for these relationships and these are couched largely in economic terms. In addition there is a brief but clear discussion of environmental differences in the areas inhabited by these two Tuareg groups and the variations in the cycle of economic activities are described. Occasional references to other Tuareg groups are also included. There is also a rather lengthy discussion of Tuareg history and the authors' hypotheses about the introduction of the camel into North Africa. The document has been sub-headed for the Air and Ahaggar divisions. References to other Tuareg groups have been indexed for the appropriate cultural categories but no additional subheadings have been given.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2010
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Northern Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Betty Potash ; 1960
- Field Date
- 1951-1955
- Coverage Date
- 1900-1956
- Coverage Place
- Niger and Algeria
- Notes
- Johannes Nicolaisen
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 127 - 131)
- LCCN
- 2007249024
- LCSH
- Tuaregs