Sixteen Cowries
| Author | : William Russell Bascom |
| Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
| Total Pages | : 804 |
| Release | : 1980-05-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0253208475 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780253208477 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (477 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Sixteen Cowries by : William Russell Bascom
Download or read book Sixteen Cowries written by William Russell Bascom and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 1980-05-22 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " . . . a landmark in research of African oral traditions." —African Arts " . . . a significant contribution to the understanding of Yoruba religious belief, magic, and art." —Journal of Religion in Africa Yoruba texts and English translations of a divination system that originated in Nigeria and is widely practiced today by male and female diviners in the diaspora. A landmark edition.
