book chapter
The drum and the hoe: life and lore of the Haitian people
University of California Press • Berkeley And Los Angeles • Published In 1960 • Pages:
By: Courlander, Harold.
Abstract
After an account of Haitian history the author brings a detailed description of Haitian religion and folklore, pointing out elements which he considers to have originated in a particular African region. Social organization and economy are discussed in a generalized way.
- Subjects
- Tillage
- Settlement patterns
- Routes
- Ethos
- Slavery
- History
- Functional and adaptational interpretations
- Priesthood
- Congregations
- Spirits and gods
- Music
- Organized ceremonial
- Prayers and sacrifices
- Etiquette
- Chief executive
- Public finance
- Political movements
- Sodalities
- culture
- Haitians
- HRAF PubDate
- 2012
- Region
- Middle America and the Caribbean
- Sub Region
- Caribbean
- Document Type
- book chapter
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Folklorist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Sigrid Khera ; 1967
- Field Date
- 1937-1955
- Coverage Date
- 1930-1960
- Coverage Place
- Haiti
- Notes
- Harold Courlander
- Only introductory material and pages 1-202, 314-371 have been processed for the Haiti File
- Includes bibliographical references and discography(p. 363-366)
- LCCN
- 60008760
- LCSH
- Folklore--Haiti
- Folk songs--Haiti
- Haiti--Social life and customs