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Author Doumbia, Adama, 1965-

Title The way of the elders : West African spirituality & tradition / Adama & Naomi Doumbia.

Publication Info. Saint Paul, Minn. : Llewellyn Publications, [2004]
©2004

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Location Call No. Status
 Portland Public Library - Adult Department  299.696 DOU    Check Shelf
 Windsor, Main Library - Adult Department  299.696 DO    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description xvi, 193 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 179-182) and index.
Contents Cosmos & nature -- Spirits & energy -- Offerings & sacrifice -- Shamans: diviners & healers -- Charms: amulets & talismans -- Herbs & healing recipes -- Wildlife & elements -- Dreams, signs & symbols -- Sacred living -- Village life -- Music, dance & ceremony -- Family -- Pregnancy & birth -- Childhood initiation -- Marriage -- Death & funerals -- West African spirituality.
Subject Mandingo (African people) -- Rites and ceremonies.
Mandingo (African people) -- Religion.
Mandingo (African people) -- Folklore.
Africa, West -- Social life and customs.
Added Author Doumbia, Naomi, 1971-
ISBN 0738706264
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