Book

The Ila-speaking peoples of Northern Rhodesia: vol. 1

MacMillan and Co.London • Published In 1920 • Pages:

By: Smith, Edwin William, Dale, Andrew Murray, d. 1919.

Abstract
This is the first of two volumes, published separately in eHRAF. The set is the basic source on the Ila, written by Smith, a missionary, and Dale, a government administrator. The first part of this volume covers the history and physical anthropology of the group. The second part goes into the economic life, material culture, and medicine of the Ila. The third part deals with the various aspects of social organization and law.
Subjects
Cultural identity and pride
Identification
Descriptive somatology
Traditional history
Pastoral activities
Domesticated animals
Community structure
Inter-community relations
Extended families
General character of religion
Spirits and gods
Tillage
Trial procedure
Community heads
Community councils
culture
Ila
HRAF PubDate
2015
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Southern Africa
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Types
Missionary
Government Official
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
James R. Leary ; 1961
Field Date
1902-1914
Coverage Date
1902-1914
Coverage Place
south-central Zambia
Notes
by Rev. Edwin W. Smith ... and Captain Andrew Murray Dale …
LCCN
22000771
LCSH
Ila (African people)--Social life and customs
Ila language
Ila (African people)--Folklore