essay

The Luo of Kenya

Nilotes of the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan and Uganda (IV) • Published In 1952 • Pages: 108-118

By: Colson, Audrey Butt.

Abstract
This brief secondary survey of Luo culture by an anthropologist is based mostly upon original work by Evans-Pritchard. It includes information on social organization, marriage ceremonies, religious beliefs and life cycle of the Luo.
Subjects
Lineages
Clans
Territorial hierarchy
Tribe and nation
Offenses against life
Mode of marriage
Ingroup antagonisms
Burial practices and funerals
Cult of the dead
culture
Luo
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Robert Lee ; 1959
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1932-1952
Coverage Place
Luoland, Kenya
Notes
by Audrey Butt
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
53037498
LCSH
Luo (Kenyan and Tanzanian people)