The Yoruba of Southwestern Nigeria

The Yoruba of Southwestern Nigeria
by William Bascom

The Yoruba of Southwestern Nigeria
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Author: William Bascom
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1984-01
ISBN: 0881330388
Number of pages: 118
Publisher: Waveland Press

Summary of The Yoruba of Southwestern Nigeria

The Yoruba, with other West African groups, represent a high level of cultural achievement in sub-Saharan Africa and are one of the most interesting and important peoples of the continent. The author offers detailed descriptions of the elaborate economic, political, and social structures of the Yoruba, their complex set of religious beliefs, and their world-famous art forms.

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