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The Turkana of Kolosia District

Journal of Great Britain and Ireland57 • Published In 1927 • Pages: 157-201

By: Emley, E. D..

Abstract
This article presents a summary of the ethnography of the Turkana living in Kolosia District in northwestern Kenya during the first quarter of the 20th century. Although topical discussion is superficial at times, the author does make the attempt to cover a wide range of subject matter in his work. This source serves as an excellent introduction to the reader for the more detailed studies in this file.
Subjects
Territorial hierarchy
Tribe and nation
Identification
Basis of marriage
Normal garb
Animal by-products
Illegitimacy
Mourning
Burial practices and funerals
Inheritance
Ordering of time
culture
Turkana
HRAF PubDate
2019
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Government Official
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1989
Field Date
1926
Coverage Place
Kolosia District, Kenya
Notes
By E. D. Emley
LCCN
unk82052056
LCSH
Turkana (African people)