Abstract: | The Iraqw are an agrico-pastoral people living in the northern highlands of the Republic of Tanzania (physical characteristics; language; population; historical background; brief account of studies on the Iraqw) - Living environment (Mbulu Area; tribal constitution of the population in the area; geographical conditions; climate; geology, flora and soil; house types as an index of local variation of culture) - Economic life (natural resources and subsistence; agriculture; farming work; pasturage; Hundi-craftsmen, etc.; house-keeping, child-care and sanitation; towns and marketing; property and material civilization; living standard) - Social structure (sex and age; family; blood-relationship; villages - the local groups; religion and politics, supernatural beings-God and evil spirits; ancestors and witchcraft) - Trends in modern life - Conclusion. Ref., tables, figure, photos. |