ǁKábbo (pronounced /ˈkæboʊ/ KAB-oh; d. 25 January 1876[1]) (also known as ǀuhi-ddoro or Jantje Tooren) was a noted ǀXam chronicler of ǀXam culture and knowledge. He played an important role in contributing to the Bleek and Lloyd archive of “Specimens of Bushman Folklore” providing the life, rituals, and beliefs of ǀXam society.[2]
ǁkabbo | |
|---|---|
| Died | 25 January 1876 (55-60 years old) |
| Other names | uhi-ddoro or Jantje |
| Occupation(s) | ǀxam culture and knowledge |
| Spouse | !kwabba-an (or Oud Lies) |
Works
edit- Lewis-Williams, J.D, ed. (2000). Stories That Float From Afar. Cape Town: David Philip. ISBN 0-86486-462-0.
- Bleek, Wilhelm H. I.; Lloyd, Lucy C. (1911). Specimens of Bushman Folklore. G. Allen.
References
edit- ^ "CONTRIBUTORS xam contributors". University of Cape Town. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
- ^ Skotnes, Pippa (1996). MISCAST MISCAST Negotiating the Presence of the Bushmen (PDF). ISBN 0-7992-1652-6.
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