African Figurines: Their Ceremonial Use in Puberty Rites in Tanganyika by H. Cory Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket 1956 Faber & Faber London
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Title: African Figurines: Their Ceremonial Use in Puberty Rites in Tanganyika
Author: H. Cory
Description: First Edition. Ethnographic examination of the figurines as used in the initiation rites of the Sambaa, Zigua, Nguu, and Pare ethnic groups of Tanganyika (now Tanzania) with b/w photos. A bibliography is provided for each of the four groups. Burgundy cloth boards with minor corner rubbing. Interior is crisp and clean. Dust jacket has a few closed tears and bit of edge chipping; not price clipped. DJ is in an archival mylar sleeve.
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good+
Jacket Condition: Good
Publisher: Faber and Faber
Place: London
Year: 1956
ISBN: n/a
Language: English
Size: 10 x 6 inches.
Pages: 176 pages.
Keywords: Central East Africa, Tanzania, initiation rites, rites, ethnic, Africa, East Africa, ethnography,
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