The Bamasaba and circumcision: a translation by R. Kiondo of Bamasaba N'Imbalu

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Title:	The Bamasaba and circumcision: a translation by R. Kiondo of Bamasaba N'Imbalu
Author:	Wawomola, L.
Year:	1980
Periodical:	Uganda Journal (ISSN 0041-574X)
Volume:	39
Pages:	45-57
Language:	English
Geographic term:	Uganda
Subjects:	Gisu circumcision
Abstract:	Mr. L.W. Wawomola published the history of the custom of circumcision (imbalu) among the Bamasaba, written in Lumasaba, in April 1969. This was translated into English by R. Kiondo: Introduction - What is the meaning of the word imbalu? - The beginnings of imbalu in Bugisu - Procedures and rules governing imbalu - The art of circumcising - Circumcising women. On pages 58-74 Margaret Macpherson presents a list of circumcision year names (Kamengilo) in Masaba, together with their meanings, based on records of the names of circumcision years collected from as far back as 1801.