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Ouolof customs in Cayor (Circle of Thiès)

Publications du Comité d'études Historiques et Scientifiques de l'Afrique Occidentale Française (8) • Published In 1939 • Pages: HRAF MS: 23 [Original:117-146 ]

By: Campistron, M., Cone, Michèle N..

Abstract
This article written by a French colonial official, is similar in content and organization to 4: Fayet of this File. The similarities and differences in customary laws between the two regions under study, Thies and Baol, can be readily seen by comparing information contained in both sources.
Subjects
Extended families
Arranging a marriage
Mode of marriage
Polygamy
Family relationships
Termination of marriage
Administration
Inheritance
Gift giving
Contracts
culture
Wolof
HRAF PubDate
1999
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Government Official
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Robert Lee ; 1959
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Circle of Thiès
Notes
M. Campistron
Translation of: Coutume Ouolof du Cayor (Cercle de Thiès)
The original French text is not included
Translated for the HRAF files by Michèle N. Cone
LCSH
Wolof (African people)