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Language: English
Published by University Press of America, 2015
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- Title
- Neighbors, Strangers, Witches, and Culture-Heroes: Ritual Powers of Smith/Artisans in Tuareg Society and Beyond
- Author
- Rasmussen, Susan
- Publisher
- University Press of America
- Publication year
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0761865926
- ISBN 13
- 9780761865926
- Item weight
- 360 grams
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.
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About the Author
Susan Rasmussen is professor of anthropology in the Department of Comparative Cultural Studies at the University of Houston.
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