book chapter

Senegalese sketches

P. Bertrand, Libraire-Editeur • Paris • Published In 1853 • Pages:

By: Boilat, Abbé P. -D. (P. -David), Brunel, Ariane.

Abstract
This document is a general ethnographic account of the Wolof by an Apostolic Missionary Priest. Although none of the material is presented in depth, it will be useful for comparative purposes since it is an early description of the people.
Subjects
Traditional history
Chief executive
Executive household
Food preparation
Sorcery
Leisure time activities
Normal garb
Etiquette
Organized ceremonial
Priesthood
culture
Wolof
HRAF PubDate
1999
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Missionary
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Joan Steffens ; 1964
Field Date
ca. 1843
Coverage Date
ca. 1843
Coverage Place
Kingdoms of Cayor, Walo, Dhiolof, Senegal
Notes
Abbé P. -D. Boilat
Translation of: Esquisses Sénégalaises
The original French text is not included
Translated for the HRAF files by Ariane Brunel
Only pp. 278-326 and pp. 357-367 of Chapter 7, 'The Wolof,' and the end map are included
LCSH
Wolof (African people)