African Folklore
African mythologies
African Oral Literature
burkina
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Central African Republic
Colonial Administration
Concert Party
Cowries
cross-cultural folklore research
cultural anthropology
Denise Paulme
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ethnographic fieldwork
faso
Follow
griaule
Held
Hyena
indigenous narratives
literature
Makeup
marcel
Marcel Griaule
nigeria
North
northern
oral
Oral Literature
oral tradition studies
Peanuts
Persona
Praise Poetry
ritual performance analysis
Sky
Timeless
Togo
Tour
tradition
UN
Violate
Waterfalls
west
Young Men
Product details
- ISBN 9780415803724
- Weight: 1520g
- Dimensions: 189 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 10 Apr 2009
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
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Written by an international team of experts, this is the first work of its kind to offer comprehensive coverage of folklore throughout the African continent. Over 300 entries provide in-depth examinations of individual African countries, ethnic groups, religious practices, artistic genres, and numerous other concepts related to folklore. Featuring original field photographs, a comprehensive index, and thorough cross-references, African Folklore: An Encyclopedia is an indispensable resource for any library's folklore or African studies collection. Also includes seven maps.
Philip M. Peek is Professor of Anthropology at Drew University, USA. Kwesi Yankah is Professor of Linguistics at the University of Ghana.
