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Death and Display

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214pagine
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8ore

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The book explores the cultural significance of bongotols during noble funerals in the Kuba kingdom of the Democratic Republic of Congo. These valuable items were ceremonially offered to the deceased and their families, serving both as a support for the corpse and a display of respect. The practice highlights the intricate relationship between material culture and mourning rituals in this society, revealing deeper insights into their customs and values surrounding death and remembrance.

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Death and Display, Raymond H. A. Corbey

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2024
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