Book

The forest people

Simon and SchusterNew York, N.Y. • Published In 1962 • Pages:

By: Turnbull, Colin M..

Abstract
Colin Turnbull singles out a few events in order to present a general picture of the Epulu net-hunting band of Mbuti Pygmies. Extensive sections portray the band's reaction to the death of one of its members in a Congolese native village, which included flight to a forest camp and a prolonged MOLIMO mourning ceremony. Another large part is taken up with narrative of rites and attitudes related to coming-of-age and marriage. The theme running throughout these activities is a preference and reverence for forest life in contrast with the sedentary, cleared-plantation settlements of the Congo natives.
Subjects
Nuptials
Dying
Burial practices and funerals
Mourning
Puberty and initiation
culture
Mbuti
HRAF PubDate
1995
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Central Africa
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Adolph Hoehling ; John Beierle
Field Date
1951, 1957, 1958
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Epulu Band, Ituri Forest, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Notes
Colin M. Turnbull ; foreword by Harry L. Shapiro
Includes index
LCCN
61012850
LCSH
Bambute