Neighbors, strangers, witches, and culture-heroes: ritual powers of smith/artisans in tuareg society and beyond
Auteur :
Rasmussen, Susan
Éditeur :
University Press of America
ISBN :
9780761861485
Date de publication :
24 sept. 2013
Dimensions :
23,9 x 15,9 x 1,8 cm
Poids :
386 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
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.