book chapter

The Nilotes of the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan and Uganda

International African Institute (4) • Published In 1952 • Pages: 45-67

By: Colson, Audrey Butt.

Abstract
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 adequately the information found in the published accounts of Shilluk.
Subjects
Cultural identity and pride
Community structure
Territorial hierarchy
Classes
Chief executive
Clans
General character of religion
Mythology
culture
Shilluk
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Betty Potash ; 1960
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1900-1952
Coverage Place
Sudan
Notes
Audrey Butt
First ed. published in 1952 under title: The Nilotes of the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan and Uganda
Includes bibliographical references(p. 182-198)
Only pages 45-67 are included in the Shilluk collection
LCCN
67004224
LCSH
Shilluk (African people)