. The Uganda protectorate; an attempt to give some description of the physical geography, botany, zoology, anthropology, languages and history of the territories under British protection in East Central Africa, between the Congo Free State and the Rift Valley and between the first degree of south latitude and the fifth degree of north latitude. African languages; Natural history; Ethnology. NILOTIC NEGEOES 781 near the entrance to the village, so that they can watch over any attempt to stea cattle. The hut which is directly opposite the gate of the villace IS usually that of the principal wife


. The Uganda protectorate; an attempt to give some description of the physical geography, botany, zoology, anthropology, languages and history of the territories under British protection in East Central Africa, between the Congo Free State and the Rift Valley and between the first degree of south latitude and the fifth degree of north latitude. African languages; Natural history; Ethnology. NILOTIC NEGEOES 781 near the entrance to the village, so that they can watch over any attempt to stea cattle. The hut which is directly opposite the gate of the villace IS usually that of the principal wife of the Nillage head-man. There "is nauch the same superstition as among the Bantu Kavirondo about shutting the door of a house behind a person who has just left it. Unmarried men go naked. Married men who have children wear a. 428. HUSEAXD AND WIFE, JA-LUI small piece of goat skin, which, though quite inadequate for purposes of decency, is, nevertheless, a very important thing in etiquette; for a married man with a child must on no account call on his mother-in-law without wearing this piece of goat skin. To call on her in a state of absolute nudity would be regarded as a serious insult, only to be atoned for by the payment of goats. Even if under the new dispensation a man. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Johnston, Harry Hamilton, Sir, 1858-1927. London, Hutchinson & Co.


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