Originally published in 1931 this book was the first detailed ethnographic study of the Bavenda people. It pays particular attention to the double system of kinship groups which is unusual among the Bantu peoples. Richly illustrated with over 60 black and white plates, this books discusses the history and geography of the Bavenda, as well as social, economic, religious, political and legal aspects of their life, as well as medicine, magic and folklore.
| ISBN: | 9781138598355 |
| Publication date: | 22nd August 2018 |
| Author: | Hugh A Stayt |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 480 pages |
| Series: | African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century |
| Genres: |
Social and cultural anthropology Regional / International studies |
Originally published in 1931 this book was the first detailed ethnographic study of the Bavenda people. It pays particular attention to the double system of kinship groups which is unusual among the Bantu peoples. Richly illustrated with over 60 black and white plates, this books discusses the history and geography of the Bavenda, as well as social, economic, religious, political and legal aspects of their life, as well as medicine, magic and folklore.
The Bavenda features in the following genres: Social and cultural anthropology, Regional / International studies
The Bavenda is available in Hardback
The Bavenda was written by Hugh A Stayt and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis
The Bavenda has 480 pages
Yes it is part of African Ethnographic Studies of the 20th Century series
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