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Lisa Gilman, Demonic or Cultural Treasure? Local Perspectives on Vimbuza, Intangible Cultural Heritage, and UNESCO in Malawi, Journal of Folklore Research, Vol. 52, No. 2-3, UNESCO on the Ground: Local Perspectives on Global Policy for Intangible Cultural Heritage (May/December 2015), pp. 199-216
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