Book
Les Masa du Tchad: Bétail et société
Cambridge University Press ; Maison des sciences de l'homme • Cambridge • Published In 1983 • Pages: 276
By: Dumas-Champion, Françoise.
Abstract
This major ethnography focuses on the institution of the cattle-tending group, which also serves as the basic sociopolitical unit above the household. While most members of a cattle-tending group belong to one lineage, outsiders can join as long as they follow its norms and regulations. The groups play a role in the main agricultural ceremonies and festivals, marked by dancing and wrestling. Preliminary to the festivals, young men partake in so-called milk cures to gain weight.
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Central Africa
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard; 2020
- Field Date
- 1973-1980
- Coverage Date
- 1973-1980
- Coverage Place
- Mayo-Kebbi Est region, Chad
- Notes
- Françoise Dumas-Champion
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-266) and index
- LCCN
- 83001926
- LCSH
- Masa (African people)--Social life and customs
- Cattle--Religious aspects
- Cattle--Chad--Folklore