The use of the !goin-!goin, followed by an account of a Bushman dance

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Title

The use of the !goin-!goin, followed by an account of a Bushman dance

Collection

Lucy Lloyd |xam notebooks

Contributor

|han≠kass'o (Klein Jantje) (VIII)

Summary

<i>The employment of the !gõin-!gõin (the !gõin-!gõin consists of a [variously-sized] blade of wood, attached by a little cord to a short stick. The latter is held in the hand of the performer, and the blade of wood (attached to the string) is then, by means of the stick-handle, whirled about in the air, producing a strong whirring sound. When several of these instruments are used at a time, a considerable effect must be produced), followed by the account of a Bushman dance, in which the men dance, one woman beats the drum, and the rest of the women sit, clapping their hands for the dancers. By /han≠kass'o (L VIII.-1. 6108-6127). </i>The <i>!goin-!goin</i> (or 'bullroarer') is beaten to attract an abundance of bees and provide honey for the people to eat.

Comments

1) See also <i>The preparation of the drum; ears of springbok are tied to the feet of the men who dance </i>and<i> The preparation of the springbok's ears </i>and<i> How the prepared springbok's ears are tied on,</i> 2) This story is found in Book VIII-1

Type

story

Date

24 January 1878 (started)

Category

Custom and daily life

Artefact and dress

Story Pages

6108-6127

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