Forest People, The: A Study of the Pygmies of the Congo

A study of the BaMbuti Pygmies of the Congo has become a classic work in the finest tradition of literate anthropology.  Its author lived among the BaMbuti for three years, not as a clinical observer from the outside world, but as a friend. learning their customs, and sharing their daily life.  He describes their hunting practices and nomadic camps, their love affairs and ancient ceremonies - the molimo. in which the Pygmies praise the forest as provider, protector,and deity as well as various coming-of-age rites.