The Yoruba from Prehistory to the Present

by Aribidesi Usman and Toyin Falola

Book Overview

The Yoruba are one of the largest ethnic groups in West Africa, with significant populations in Nigeria, Benin and Togo, as well as a sizeable diasporic community around the world. By considering the art, religion, economics and political systems of the Yoruba, Aribidesi Usman and Toyin Falola chart the history of the Yoruba through the lens of the group's diverse and dynamic cultural and social practices. Using archaeological data, oral, and archival...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1107683947
• ISBN13: 9781107683945
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 514 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 8.9"