essay

Wolof proverbs

verbal and visual expressions of wolof culture (22) • Published In 1991 • Pages: 110-140 leaves

By: Gamble, David P..

Abstract
This document consists of a selection of proverbs collected by the author during his fieldwork among the Wolof, and supplemented with comparable data from the works of other authors. Gamble attempts to explain the meanings of the proverbs and the contexts in which they are typically used.
Subjects
Verbal arts
Interlinear translations
culture
Wolof
HRAF PubDate
1999
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle ; 1998
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
West Africa
Notes
David P. Gamble
LCCN
92181103
LCSH
Wolof (African people)