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Marriage customs of the Luo of Kenya

Africa20 • Published In 1950 • Pages: 132-142

By: Evans-Pritchard, E. E. (Edward Evan).

Abstract
The author, a professional anthropologist, obtained his information for this article mostly from the Alego tribe of Central Kavirondo. It contains descriptions of pre-marital love-making (codo), marriage ceremonies, bridewealth, divorce, and in-law avoidance.
Subjects
Mode of marriage
Arranging a marriage
Nuptials
Gift giving
Premarital sex relations
Residence
Termination of marriage
Crime
Family relationships
culture
Luo
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Robert Lee ; 1959
Field Date
1936
Coverage Date
1936-1950
Coverage Place
Luoland, Kenya
Notes
E. E. Evans-Pritchard
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
29010790
LCSH
Luo (Kenyan and Tanzanian people)