***PRINT ARTICLE***
- original print article from an antique November 1924 National Geographic magazine.
- 28 pages; each page measures approximately 6 3/4" x 10".
- includes black and white illustrations.
- Corner creasing, staining and age toning present. Please view all photos for further details on condition. You will receive the exact item shown.
BANISHING THE DEVIL OF DISEASE AMONG THE NASHI
Weird Ceremonies Performed by an Aboriginal Tribe in the Heart of Yunnan Province, China
By Joseph F. Rock
With Illustrations from Photographs by the Author
In "Banishing the Devil of Disease Among the Nashi," Joseph F. Rock documents the traditional healing rituals and medical practices of the Nashi (Naxi) people of China’s Yunnan province. He describes their elaborate ceremonies to ward off illness, which blend shamanistic traditions with Daoist and Buddhist influences. Rock provides insight into the cultural and spiritual beliefs surrounding disease and healing in this remote community.