Woven Gods: Female Clowns and Power in Rotuma

"An imaginative and thought-provoking study of clowning in Rotuma, especially of ritual clowning in contexts of marriage ceremonies and the weaving of fine mats. Completely fascinating." -Canberra Anthropology "A challenge to readers both in its form and content. This book conveys the...

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Main Author: Hereniko, Vilsoni (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Honolulu University of Hawaii Press [2023]
Series:Pacific Islands Monographs Series 12
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Summary:"An imaginative and thought-provoking study of clowning in Rotuma, especially of ritual clowning in contexts of marriage ceremonies and the weaving of fine mats. Completely fascinating." -Canberra Anthropology "A challenge to readers both in its form and content. This book conveys the lively, complex and often hilarious elements, both of daily life and celebratory rituals, as they are expressed in contemporary culture." -Journal of Intercultural Studies
Item Description:Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 27. Jan 2023)
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (216 pages)
ISBN:9780824849993
DOI:10.1515/9780824849993

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