Concert parties: Paintings and performance

Journal of Religion in Africa

Volumn 28, Issue 1-2, 1998, Pages 62-92

  Gilbert, Michelle ^a  

^a TRINITY COLLEGE   (United States)

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EID: 0038932347     PISSN: 00224200     EISSN: 15700666     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1163/157006698X00134     Document Type: Review

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