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Title:A Harvesting People on the South Atlantic Coast
Author:Budack, K.F.R.
Year:1983
Periodical:South African Journal of Ethnology
Volume:6
Issue:2
Pages:1-7
Language:English
Geographic term:Namibia
Subjects:Topnaar
hunter-gatherers
Peoples of Africa (Ethnic Groups)
Abstract:Between the sand dunes of the Namib desert and the South Atlantic coast lies the territory of the Aonin or Topnaar, a Nama tribe of South-West Africa. What makes them so different from any other Khoi-khoi people is the annual harvesting of the nara melon and sea fishing. This article examines whether the Topnaar display traits of a 'harvesting people'. Sections: composition of the Topnaar community - traditional economic life - the concept of a harvesting people - does the definition apply to the Topnaar? - methods of conservation - territoriality and property rights pertaining to the crop - settlement of disputes - inheritance of patches - from a migrant to a settled way of life. Bibliogr., sum. in Afrikaans.
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