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ǁkabbo
Died(1876-01-25)25 January 1876 (55-60 years old)
Other namesuhi-ddoro or Jantje
Occupation(s) ǀxam culture and knowledge
Spouse!kwabba-an (or Oud Lies)

ǁKábbo (pronounced /ˈkæb/ 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]

Story: Lion and giraffe, Lucy Lloyd

Works

  • 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

  1. ^ "CONTRIBUTORS xam contributors". University of Cape Town. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  2. ^ Skotnes, Pippa (1996). MISCAST MISCAST Negotiating the Presence of the Bushmen (PDF). ISBN  0-7992-1652-6.