African Folklore – An Encyclopedia

Philip M. Peek, Kwesi Yankah041593933X, 9780415939331, 9780203493144

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 350 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.

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Table of contents :
Book Cover……Page 1
Half-Title……Page 2
Series Title……Page 3
Title……Page 4
Copyright……Page 5
Dedication……Page 6
Table of Contents……Page 7
Introduction……Page 9
List of Contributors……Page 20
List of Entries……Page 34
A African Americans……Page 50
Appendix: African Studies Centers and Libraries in the USA and Africa……Page 1115
Appendix: Field and Broadcast Sound Recording Collections at the Indiana University Archives of Traditional Music(ATM)……Page 1117
Appendix: Filmography……Page 1140
Appendix: Sample of Earlier Dissertations and These on African Folklore At U.S. Institutions……Page 1150
Index……Page 1153