Moroccan Gnawa and transglobal trance
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Gnawa are considered to be as ritual musicians from Sub-Saharan Africa, who were brought to Morocco as slaves in the 15th and 16th century. A metonymic relation exists between the state of being possessed by a spirit and the historical state of being possessed by an owner.
Publisher: University Museum of the University of Pennsylvania
Publication Name: Expedition
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0014-4738
Year: 2004
Morocco, Spiritual healing, Spirit possession
Publication Name: Expedition
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0014-4738
Year: 2004
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Read my lips... ears, nose, head, and teeth: interpreting permanent bodily ornaments
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A intentional is considered as an opportunity for learning about cultures over time and space. The bioarchaelogical of the non-western writing systems, like that produced by the Maya is discussed.
Publisher: University Museum of the University of Pennsylvania
Publication Name: Expedition
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0014-4738
Year: 2003
United States, Comparative analysis, Culture, Body decoration, Body art, Civilization
Publication Name: Expedition
Subject: Anthropology/archeology/folklore
ISSN: 0014-4738
Year: 2003
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