African Culture and Tradition

Contents: Preface. 1. Culture of Africa. 2. Indigenous writing systems ancient Egyptian and Meroitic. 3. Culture of Algeria. 4. Clothing of African people. 5. African mythology. 6. African wedding traditions. 7. Women\'s rights laws and African custom clash. 8. Popular African traditional dances. 9. History of swing dancing : African influences. 10. Negro history and culture. 11. South-African folk-tales. 12. Hausa folklore. 13. Zulu traditions and culture. 14. Events and festivals in Africa. Index.

"African culture has always placed emphasis on arts, crafts, sculptures, paintings, pottery, dress religions, personal appearance and jewellery has remained an important personal accessory.

The presented book carries out comprehensive treatment about African culture and tradition consisting of African art, African mythology, African clothing, wedding of African people etc." (jacket)