Eva-Marie Dubuisson provides a fascinating anthropological inquiry into the deeply ingrained presence of ancestors within the cultural, political, and spiritual discourse of Kazakhs. In a climate of authoritarianism and economic uncertainty, many people in this region turn to their forebearers for care, guidance, and advice, invoking them on a daily basis. This living language creates a powerful link to the past and a stable foundation for the present. Through Dubuisson s participatory, observational, and lived experience among Kazakhs, we witness firsthand the public performances and...