By Ian Hogbin
Scranton   Chandler Publishing Company
8.5" by 5.5" xiv, [2], 203pp
A fascinating account of religion on a small island in New Guinea, with illustrations.
By Ian Hogbin

1970 The Island of the Menstruating Men Religion in Wogeo, New Guinea

Scranton   Chandler Publishing Company
8.5" by 5.5" xiv, [2], 203pp
A fascinating account of religion on a small island in New Guinea, with illustrations.
£69.00
: 0.5kgs / : 832B18

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First Edition, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

This is a first edition hardback copy of The Island of Menstruating Men that discussed religion in Wogeo, New Guinea. The volume details the cultural mythology, spiritual world, taboos, menstruation and childbirth and religion and social structure. 

Ian Hogbin was an anthropologist who conducted field work in the Solomon Islands and New Guinea. 

With illustrations throughout the text.

Condition

In the original hardback binding. Externally, lovely. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages.

Near Fine

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