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Fetishism in West Africa: Forty Years' Observation of Native Customs and Superstitions

Fetishism in West Africa: Forty Years' Observation of Native Customs and Superstitions

Nassau, Robert Hamill

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ISBN10: 1162625880
ISBN13: 9781162625881
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 434
Weight: 2.14
Height: 0.88 Width: 8.25 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Fetishism in West Africa is a comprehensive study of the native customs and superstitions prevalent in West Africa, written by Robert Hamill Nassau. The author spent forty years observing and studying the various aspects of fetishism in the region, including the use of charms, amulets, and other objects believed to have magical powers. The book explores the role of fetishism in everyday life, as well as its connection to religion and spirituality. Nassau also delves into the history and origins of fetishism, as well as its influence on art, music, and other cultural practices. This book provides a fascinating and in-depth look at the complex and often misunderstood world of fetishism in West Africa.1907. This work represents forty years' observation by Mr. Nassau of native customs and superstitions in West Africa. In his studies of the natives' language Nassau's attention was drawn closely to their customs; and in his inquiry into their religion. Illustrated. Contents: Constitution of Native African society, Sociology; Idea of God, religion; Polytheism, idolatry; Spiritual beings in African religion, also their classes and functions; Fetishism, its philosophy, charms and amulets; The Fetish, a worship, witchcraft, white art and sorcery; The Fetish, witchcraft, black art and demonology; Fetishism, a government; Fetish, its relation to the family, daily work, occupation and to the needs of life; Superstition in customs; Fetish, its relation to the future life; Tales of Fetish based on fact.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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