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""Fetichism in West Africa"" offers a detailed, firsthand account of the customs, beliefs, and spiritual practices of West African communities at the turn of the 20th century. Drawing on forty years of observation, Robert Hamill Nassau provides insights into the nature of fetishism, exploring its manifestations in everyday life, religious ceremonies, and social structures. This volume presents a valuable record of indigenous traditions and perspectives, contributing to a deeper understanding of the complexities of West African cultures. It is an important resource for historians, anthropologists, and anyone interested in the cultural and religious heritage of West Africa. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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