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Focusing on the rich symbolic universe of the Dowayos in north Cameroon, this detailed study explores their cultural practices, beliefs, and social structures. It delves into the meanings behind their rituals and symbols, offering insights into how these elements shape their identity and worldview. Through comprehensive analysis, the book provides an in-depth understanding of the Dowayo people's unique cultural heritage and the significance of their symbolic expressions in everyday life.
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Symbolic Structures, Nigel Barley
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Symbolic Structures
- Subtitle
- An Exploration of the Culture of the Dowayos
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Nigel Barley
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 136
- ISBN13
- 9780521105347
- Category
- Ethnography
- Description
- Focusing on the rich symbolic universe of the Dowayos in north Cameroon, this detailed study explores their cultural practices, beliefs, and social structures. It delves into the meanings behind their rituals and symbols, offering insights into how these elements shape their identity and worldview. Through comprehensive analysis, the book provides an in-depth understanding of the Dowayo people's unique cultural heritage and the significance of their symbolic expressions in everyday life.