Janson, Marloes.

The best hand is the hand that always gives : griottes and their profession in eastern Gambia / Marloes Janson. - Leiden : Research School CNWS, 2002. - xiv, 322 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm.

Originally presented as author's thesis (Ph. D.)--Research School CNWS, 2002.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [297]-308 and indexes.

9057890801 (pbk.)

2003-445693


Griots--Gambia.
Mandingo (African people)--Gambia--Folklore.
Mandingo (African people)--Social life and customs.--Gambia
Oral tradition--Gambia.