1914 The Ban of the Bori Demons and Demon-Dancing in West and North Africa

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First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

A lavishly illustrated work with a colour frontispiece, 60 photographic illustrations and 47 figures. Collated complete. This particular work from the early 20th century focuses on the practice of Demon-Dancing, in the Bori faith. Bori or Hausa Animism is a traditional religion found largely in West Africa, with a belief in spirit possession. In this particular work Tremearne explore the practises of this religious group, and the belief in spirits and demons. Written by Major A. J. N. Tremearne, a 19th century anthropologist and ethnographer, who published several works on the continent of Africa throughout the early 20th century. He died on active duty in The Battle of Loos. He is best remembered for the creation of a head measuring instrument to aid anthropological study.