The Art and Politics of Wana Shamanship.
Berkeley. University of California Press. 1992. Stock ID #212969 "This intricately crafted study offers unique insight into the rich shamanic ritual tradition of the Wana, an upland population of Sulawesi, Indonesia. Using extended transcripts of shamans' songs, coupled with vivid accounts of ritual performances and everyday talk about shamans and their exploits, Jane Monnig Atkinson elucidates the logic, meaning, and practice of the mabalong, a major Wana ritual. She then explores how and under what conditions ritual authority can translate into political authority in other contexts of Wana life." Publisher's description. When referring to this item please quote stockid 212969.
Maps, black and white photographic illustrations, xv + 365pp, notes, bibliography, glossary, index, slightly rubbed corners, sunned spine, very good paperback copy.
Price: $35.00 AU