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The Nilotes of the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan and Ugandabook chapter 1952 • Colson, Audrey Butt
Shilluk • Africa > Eastern Africa
This account by a professional anthropologist, provides a convenient summary of materials found elsewhere in the file on the social, political and religious organization of the Shilluk. While the treatment is necessarily summary and brief it covers a...The Luo of Kenyaessay 1952 • Colson, Audrey Butt
Luo • Africa > Eastern Africa
This brief secondary survey of Luo culture by an anthropologist is based mostly upon original work by Evans-Pritchard. It includes information on social organization, marriage ceremonies, religious beliefs and life cycle of the Luo....