essay

The Okiek and their history

Azania9 (1) • Published In 1974 • Pages: 139-157

By: Blackburn, Roderic H..

Abstract
This is a brief synopsis, with emphasis on cultural identity, social organization (local groups, lineages, age sets), as well as on technological artifacts, ecology, physical types, theories of origin (both traditional and historically reconstructed), and recent history.
Subjects
Identification
Tribe and nation
Lineages
Clans
Acculturation and culture contact
Hunting and trapping
Collecting
External relations
Historical reconstruction
Traditional history
culture
Okiek
HRAF PubDate
2014
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Eastern Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2012
Field Date
1968-1970
Coverage Date
1968-1970
Coverage Place
Mau Escarpment, Narok district, Rift Valley province, Kenya
Notes
by Roderic H. Blackburn
Includes bibliographical references (p. 156-157)
LCCN
71011575
LCSH
Okiek (African people)
Dorobo (African people)