book chapter

Wolof

Une Mission au Sénégal by Dr. Lasnet, A. Cligny, Aug. Chevalier, and P. RambaudParis • Published In 1900 • Pages: HRAF Ms: 30 [Original: viii, 348 , plates]

By: Lasnet, Schütze, Frieda.

Abstract
This source is taken from a section called 'Les Races de Sénégal' written by Dr. Lasnet in 'Une Mission au Sénégal'. It is a general ethnography of the Wolof, with most attention given to their physical appearance, anthropometry, hair styles, general personality traits and economic activities.
Subjects
Anthropometry
Descriptive somatology
Normal garb
Personal grooming
Labor and leisure
Body alterations
Occupational specialization
Classes
Weapons
Utensils
General tools
culture
Wolof
HRAF PubDate
1999
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
book chapter
Evaluation
Creator Type
Physician
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Millicent Kim ; 1964
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
West Africa
Notes
Dr. Lasnet
Translation of: Ouolofs
The original French text is not included
Translated for the HRAF files by Frieda Schütze
LCSH
Wolof (African people)