Contemporary funeral rituals of Sa'dan Toraja : from Aluk Todolo to new religions /

Contemporary funeral rituals of Sa'dan Toraja : from Aluk Todolo to new religions /

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Author / Creator:Budiman, Michaela, author.
Imprint:Prague : Karolinum, 2013.
©2013
Description:1 online resource (142 pages, 16 pages of color plates) : illustrations, chiefly color
Language:English
Subject:
Toraja (Indonesian people) -- Funeral customs and rites.
Toraja (Indonesian people) -- Funeral customs and rites.
Electronic books.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11240518
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Other authors / contributors:Štefanová, Barbora, translator.
Jones, Keith (Translator), translator.
ISBN:8024624567
9788024624563
9788024622286
8024622289
Notes:Translator statement from reverse of title page.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Translated from the Czech by Barbora Štefanová, and Keith Jones.
Print version record.
Summary:Contemporary Funeral Rituals takes you inside the fascinating world of the Sa'dan Toraja, who inhabit the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. The author explores first-hand the most important contemporary Toraja ritual - the funeral - and documents and analyses the changes brought about by the Toraja leaving their autochthonous religion Aluk Todolo behind and embracing Christianity during the last century.
Other form:Print version: 9788024622286 8024622289

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