The Forge And The Funeral

The Smith In Kapsiki/Higi Culture

by Walter E. A. Van Beek
language: english
Publisher: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY PRESS, November of 2015 ‧
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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.

The Forge And The Funeral

The Smith In Kapsiki/Higi Culture

by Walter E. A. Van Beek

Property Description
ISBN: 9781611861662
Publisher: MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY PRESS
Release Date: November of 2015
Language: English
Dimensions: 152 x 229 x 20 mm
Cover: Softcover
Pages: 420
Format: Book
Collection: African History And Culture
Categories: Books in English > Art > History of Art
Books in English > Social Sciences and Humanities > Anthropology
Books in English > Others
EAN: 9781611861662