Forge and the funeral, the: the smith in kapsiki/higi culture
Auteur :
van Beek, Walter E. A.
Éditeur :
Michigan State University Press
ISBN :
9781611861662
Date de publication :
1 nov. 2015
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
As an endogamous group of about 5 percent of the population, Kapsiki smiths perform an impressive array of crafts and specializations, combining magico-religious functions with metalwork, in particular as funeral directors, as well as with music and healing.