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The Forge and the Funeral - Walter E. A. van Beek - Bog

- The Smith in Kapsiki/Higi Culture

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Describes the position of the smith in the culture of the Kapsiki/Higi of northern Cameroon and northeastern Nigeria. 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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781611861662
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 422
  • Udgivet:
  • 30. november 2015
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x0 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 567 g.
  • Ukendt - mangler pt..

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  • BLACK NOVEMBER

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Describes the position of the smith in the culture of the Kapsiki/Higi of northern Cameroon and northeastern Nigeria. 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.

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