Of Water and Spirit; Ritual, Magic and Initiation in the Life of an African Shaman

Somà , Malidoma Patrice

ISBN 10: 0874777623 / ISBN 13: 9780874777628

Published by Putnam, 1994

About this Item

First printing hardcover. Signed by Some to the half title page. Spine ends softened else fine condition, appears unread. Fine DJ.; 9.28 X 1.31 X 6.22 inches; 311 pages; Signed by Author.

Seller Inventory # 59176

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Of Water and Spirit; Ritual, Magic and Initiation in the Life of an African Shaman
• Publisher: Putnam
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0874777623
• ISBN 13: 9780874777628
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Weight: 658 pounds
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

An African shaman recounts his childhood as a virtual prisoner in a Christian seminary, his initial rejection by his fellow Africans, and the death-defying Dagara initiation ritual he performed that reconnected him to his heritage and people.

About the Author

Malidoma Patrice Some taught literature at the University of Michigan.