{ "item_title" : "The Spirit Ridden Konde", "item_author" : [" D. R. MacKenzie "], "item_description" : "The Spirit Ridden Konde is a book written by D.R. MacKenzie. It is a fascinating and insightful study of the Konde people of Tanzania, who are known for their unique spiritual beliefs and practices. The book explores the Konde's complex relationship with the spirit world, and how this shapes their daily lives, rituals, and traditions.MacKenzie delves into the history of the Konde people, tracing their origins and migrations, and examining the various cultural influences that have shaped their spiritual beliefs over time. He also explores the different types of spirits that the Konde believe in, and how they interact with the living world.Throughout the book, MacKenzie provides rich descriptions of Konde rituals and ceremonies, such as the initiation rites that young men and women undergo to become adults, and the elaborate funeral ceremonies that are held to honor the dead. He also examines the role of divination and healing in Konde society, and how these practices are used to maintain social harmony and balance.Overall, The Spirit Ridden Konde is a compelling and insightful study of an often-overlooked African culture. It offers a unique perspective on the complex interplay between spirituality, culture, and social organization, and sheds light on the ways in which these factors shape the lives of the Konde people.1925. This book presents a record of the interesting but steadily vanishing customs and ideas gathered during twenty-four years' residence amongst these shy inhabitants of the Lake Nyasa region, from witch doctors, diviners, hunters, fishers and every native sources. It is not an attempt to depict the daily life of the Konde people, it rather aims at indicating, as far as an outsider can, the leading ideas and practices which make up the background, leaving others the task of bringing the foreground into proper relief.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/137/748/1161377484_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "48.95", "online_price" : "48.95", "our_price" : "48.95", "club_price" : "48.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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