Book

The Bakitara or Banyoro: the first part of the report of the Mackie Ethnological Expedition to Central Africa

The University PressCambridge [Eng.] • Published In 1923 • Pages:

By: Roscoe, John (1861-1932), Mackie Ethnological Expedition To Central Africa, 1919-1920.

Abstract
This is an early ethnography of the Nyoro, which mostly focuses on the royal household and palace rituals. Much of the information is based on observation of rituals and material cultural practices. Some folk stories, myths, and history are also included.
Subjects
Pastoral activities
Special deposits
Smiths and their crafts
Public structures
Chief executive
Executive household
Shamans and psychotherapists
Purification and atonement
Difficult and unusual births
culture
Banyoro
HRAF PubDate
2003
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard ; 2002
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1861-1919
Coverage Place
Western Province, Uganda
Notes
by John Roscoe
LCCN
24004798
LCSH
Nyoro (African people)