article
Embodying colonial memories
American anthropologist • 96 (3) • Published In 1994 • Pages: 634-648
By: Stoller, Paul.
Abstract
This article interprets Songhai possession ceremonies as forms of corporeal knowing and embodied historical memory. Many gods in the Songhai pantheon represent foreigners and former colonial masters, whom spirit mediums mimic and parody in their trances. Possession ceremonies serve as commentary on past and present social relations, and the pressing need to address inherent inequalities.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2016
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Western Africa
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard; 2016
- Field Date
- June 1987
- Coverage Date
- 1987
- Coverage Place
- Tillabéri region, Niger
- Notes
- Paul Stoller
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 67-648)
- LCCN
- 17015424
- LCSH
- Songhai (African people)