Spectacular Display – The Art of Nkanu Initiation Rituals
- The introduction looks at Nkanu arts within Central African artistic traditions associated with rites of passage.
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.
Symbol
9780856675546
Producer code
9780856675546
Author
Migs Grove
Cover
oprawa miękka
Publisher
Philip Wilson Publishers
Language
English
Liczba stron
96
Format
231 x 304
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