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La Tradition Voudoo et Le Voudoo Haitien - Son Temple, Ses Mysteres, Sa Magie.
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Photographies de Odette Mennesson-Rigaud.
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Author
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Rigaud, Milo / Mennesson-Rigaud, Odette [Photographies]
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Place of Publication
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Paris
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Publication Name
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Éditions Niclaus
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Year
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1953
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Language(s)
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French
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Description
RARE monograph on Voodoo religion by Milo Rigaud, where he traces the development of this complex religion (in Haiti and the Americas) from its sources in the brilliant civilizations of ancient Africa. This book presents a straightforward account of the gods (or loas) and their function, the symbols and signs, rituals, the ceremonial calendar of Voodoo, and the procedures for performing magical rites. The book is profusely illustrated with b&w photographs and figures. 225x180mm. 433 pages. Illustrated Softcover. Cover and spine yellowing. Cover corners and edges, spine and spine edges wrinkled and slightly worn. Spine hinges rubbed. Few pages dog-eared. Pages slightly yellowing. [SUMMARY]: This extremely rare book on a fascinating and esoteric subject is in good condition.
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Price
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No longer available
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Catalog Index Number
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MS 26 46
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