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Neighbors, Strangers, Witches, and Culture-Heroes: Ritual Powers of Smith / Artisans in Tuareg Society and Beyond Susan Rasmussen
Neighbors, Strangers, Witches, and Culture-Heroes: Ritual Powers of Smith / Artisans in Tuareg Society and Beyond
Susan Rasmussen
This book examines alleged “superhuman” powers associated with smith/artisans in five African societies. It discusses their ritual and social roles, mythico-histories, and changing relationships between specialists and patrons.
162 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | August 27, 2015 |
| ISBN13 | 9780761865926 |
| Publishers | University Press of America |
| Pages | 162 |
| Dimensions | 227 × 154 × 16 mm · 240 g |
| Language | English |