book chapter

The joking relationship

Paysans d'Afrique Occidentale • Paris • Published In 1941 • Pages: HRAF Ms: 6 [Original: 140-144 ]

By: Labouret, Henri, Winchell, Jean.

Abstract
This source is a part of a larger section in 'Paysans d'Afrique Occidentale' in which the author discusses types of social relationships. Toward this end, he uses the Wolof GAMOU, or the alliance between two extended families, one being SANGE (master) and the other being DYAM (servant), to exemplify one type of relationship in which insults are permitted. Information on the important role of the DYAM in relation to the SANGE on such occasions as religious celebrations, marriage arrangements, conflicts, death, agriculture, etc. is given.
Subjects
Social relationships and groups
Lineages
Historical reconstruction
culture
Wolof
HRAF PubDate
1999
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Millicent Kim ; 1964
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
West Africa
Notes
Henri Labouret
Translation of: La Parenté à Plaisantries
The original French text is not included
Translated for the HRAF files by Jean Winchell
LCCN
a 42000738
LCSH
Wolof (African people)