The cows of Dolo Ken Paye : resolving conflict among the Kpelle /

In Fokwele, Liberia, a town in transition to modern ways, conflicts arise because of differing life styles. Many old customs of the Kpelle tribe are still alive, but are complicated by new economic practices and social structures. Cattle divide the town into two classes: the rich cattle owners, and...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Phoenix Learning Group
Other Authors: Gibbs, James Lowell, Silverman, Marvin
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: St. Louis, MO : Phoenix Learning Group, [between 1990 and 1999]
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Summary:In Fokwele, Liberia, a town in transition to modern ways, conflicts arise because of differing life styles. Many old customs of the Kpelle tribe are still alive, but are complicated by new economic practices and social structures. Cattle divide the town into two classes: the rich cattle owners, and the poorer rice farmers, whose crops areoften marauded bythe cattle and who in turn attack the cows. In this film, such an incident is followed through the proceedings of justice in the community.
Item Description:Originally produced in 1970.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (32 min) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD.
Production Credits:Produced b y James Gibbs and Marvin Silverman.