by PaulStoller (Author)
An ethnography depicting Songhay possession ceremonies, and recreating the reality of spirit presences. In this book, the voices of individual Songhay are evident and forceful throughout the story. The author seeks to expand our understanding of the harsh world of Songhay mediums and sorcerers.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 268
Edition: 2nd
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 10 Jul 1997
ISBN 10: 0226775453
ISBN 13: 9780226775456