The introduction looks at Nkanu arts within Central African artistic traditions associated with rites of passage. The introductory essay describes the customs of the Nkanu peoples. The author looks at the artistic and craft traditions of the local artisans and examines the secret language that their masks and sculpture convey. The catalogue section is divided into three sections: Initiation Panels and Freestanding Sculptures, Masks and Head Posts. Each entry is fully illustrated and accompanied by a short description of the history and symbolism attached to each object.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd
ISBN-13
9780856675546
eBay Product ID (ePID)
107439060
Product Key Features
Author
Annemieke Vandamme
Publication Name
Spectacular Display: the Art of Nkanu Initiation Rituals
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Social Sciences
Publication Year
2002
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
305mm
Item Width
230mm
Item Weight
512g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Annemieke Vandamme
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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