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Page 111
... houses in the larger domestic groups . Even when a man had but one wife he often had his own separate house or separate room , where he kept his possessions and entertained visitors . Virtually everywhere polygyny was the accepted ideal ...
... houses in the larger domestic groups . Even when a man had but one wife he often had his own separate house or separate room , where he kept his possessions and entertained visitors . Virtually everywhere polygyny was the accepted ideal ...
Page 126
... house , and observed the same rules of hospitality . One might say that the greatest concern of a Black Lolo was for the welfare of his sub- ject , because , if he acted wisely , kindly , and generously , he could attract followers ...
... house , and observed the same rules of hospitality . One might say that the greatest concern of a Black Lolo was for the welfare of his sub- ject , because , if he acted wisely , kindly , and generously , he could attract followers ...
Page 450
... house . In the larger and more prosperous villages , houses are built of burnt bricks reinforced with concrete , are more spacious , and often house members of an extended family . Furniture , running water , bathroom installations ...
... house . In the larger and more prosperous villages , houses are built of burnt bricks reinforced with concrete , are more spacious , and often house members of an extended family . Furniture , running water , bathroom installations ...
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