Mediums and Magical Things - by Laurel Kendall

Mediums and Magical Things is a groundbreaking book that explores the role of magical images in contemporary South Korea, Vietnam, Myanmar, Bali, and elsewhere in Indonesia.

Through a comparative study based on fieldwork, author Laurel Kendall uncovers the deeper meaning behind these objects and how they are fabricated, marketed, cared for, disposed of, and sometimes transformed into art-market commodities and museum artifacts.

This book provides a unique perspective on the materiality of religion in Asia, offering new insights into the ways in which magical images are understood to work with shamans and spirit mediums.

With its innovative approach and well-crafted framework, Mediums and Magical Things is an essential read for anyone interested in the study of religion, anthropology, and material culture.