The Paniyas, an Ex-slave Tribe of South IndiaStudy on the social life of the Paniya tribe in Wayanad, Kerala. |
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Page 127
... elders would excuse it if a fine were paid at the proper time . Nantan was not at first willing and the elders agreed to it only because of the pressure of circumstances . Mayi was ready to accept the proposal because of her ...
... elders would excuse it if a fine were paid at the proper time . Nantan was not at first willing and the elders agreed to it only because of the pressure of circumstances . Mayi was ready to accept the proposal because of her ...
Page 137
... elders . Now this prac- tice has changed and most of the goods go the sons and daughters . The terms of reference ... elder brother ' to those near Sultan's Battery . The terms myttunan and myttuni for brother's wife ( w . s . ) and some ...
... elders . Now this prac- tice has changed and most of the goods go the sons and daughters . The terms of reference ... elder brother ' to those near Sultan's Battery . The terms myttunan and myttuni for brother's wife ( w . s . ) and some ...
Page 154
... elders one after the other and each of them puts his gift of cash , usually 25 paise , in the pot in front of the girl . The ceremony is now over and the feast follows . The chemmi counts the cash in the pot of water and then places the ...
... elders one after the other and each of them puts his gift of cash , usually 25 paise , in the pot in front of the girl . The ceremony is now over and the feast follows . The chemmi counts the cash in the pot of water and then places the ...
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