Vol. 15 No. 3 (2006): Nordic Journal of African Studies
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Marriage Practices Among The Gidda Oromo, Northern Wollega, Ethiopia

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  • Gemechu Beyene,
  • Assefa Tolera
Nordic Journal of African Studies
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53228/njas.v15i3.26

Published 2006-12-31

How to Cite

Beyene, G., & Tolera, A. (2006). Marriage Practices Among The Gidda Oromo, Northern Wollega, Ethiopia. Nordic Journal of African Studies, 15(3). https://doi.org/10.53228/njas.v15i3.26

Abstract

The present paper is a descriptive study of marriage ceremonies and types of marriage among Gidda Oromo, northern Wollega, Ethiopia. The information was obtained by interviewing with elders of the study community. Data were collected from January 1993 through August 1993. Naqataa (betrothal) is the most common type of marriage among the Gidda Oromos followed by Sabat marii, Hawwii, Butii, Aseennaa and Dhalaa.

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