Rituals of Kinship Among the Nyakyusa
Taylor & Francis

Rituals of Kinship Among the Nyakyusa - Hardback

Edition: 1st Edition
Subjects: Reference, Regional studies
ISBN13: 9781138600355
Published: 22 Aug 2018

Format - Hardback
By Monica Wilson

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Rituals of Kinship Among the Nyakyusa - Hardback

Regular price A$201.60
Sale price A$201.60 Regular price A$252.00
Product description

Originally published in 1957, analyses the rituals celebrated by groups of kinsmen on the occasion of births, marriages and deaths within the age villages of the Nyakyusa. the connection between the form of the rituals and the kinship structure is examined. The symbolism of the rituals throws great light on the psychological reactions of this African people to death and birth, sin and misfortune, expiation and reconciliation.

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