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It may be well to point out that no single tribe has been singled out and isolated in the description of the Essential Kafir. Details have been taken from the various tribes in as far as their combination was thought to throw into relief the genius or spirit of the Kafir. The portrait presented is a composite one. Therefore, if a person who is living among a special tribe finds that the details of some custom are not in accordance with those familiar in that tribe, he must remember that there is great variation to be found among the many tribes which go to make up the generic Kafir. In no single tribe can all the customs mentioned be found in full swing. Some of the customs were long ago obsolete, and others have undergone great modification through the influence of Europeans.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive examination of the lives of the South African Kar people. As a collective term for the many dark-skinned tribes of South Africa, the word Kar is used in its broadest sense rather than to refer to specific tribes living south of Natal. The author delves into the beliefs, customs, and rituals of the Kar, capturing their unique cultural identity, and shedding light on the challenges and complexities they face in the face of societal change. The book explores the notion of an "essential Kar spirit" that underlies the outward variations among the different tribes, and traces the historical roots and evolution of these customs. By preserving the voices, stories, and experiences of the people, this book serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the cultural heritage and present-day struggles of the Kar communities in South Africa. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334546723_0
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