African Folklore: An Encyclopedia

Book - Digital Version

2004 (published)

Artist/Maker:

Edited by Philip M. Peek and Kwesi Yankah

Place of Origin

New York, United States

Object Details

Categories:

Folklore Africa Anthropology Cultural Studies

Object Type:

Book - Digital Version

Title:

African Folklore: An Encyclopedia

Brief Description:

This comprehensive encyclopedia offers in-depth examinations of African folklore, encompassing over 300 entries that explore individual countries, ethnic groups, religious practices, artistic genres, and various other concepts related to folklore across the African continent. Authored by an international team of experts, it serves as a foundational reference for understanding the rich tapestry of African oral traditions

Physical Description:

xxxii, 1259 pages: illustrations, maps

Dimensions:

NA

Place Depicted:

Africa

Language:

English

ISBN:

978-0415939331

Collection:

NA