| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 251 pages) : illustrations, maps. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Studies in visual culture ; volume 2
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Studies in visual culture ; v. 2.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 236-243) and index. |
| Contents |
1. Makonde. Origins of Makonde ethnic identity. Regime of the Companhia do Nyassa. Cotton regime, 1938-61. FRELIMO and the liberation struggle. Makonde diaspora in Tanzania -- 2. Cosmology and the body. Cosmology and power. Mapiko masquerade. Paradox of the dancing dead. Tattooing: the "mask of defiance" Conclusion: mastery in the world -- 3. Carvers and patrons. Carver in pre-colonial Makonde society. Nyekenyu Nangundu and the origins of blackwood carving. Colonial patronage. Mohamed Peera and the Dar es Salaam 'School' -- 4. Apprenticeship. Fundi Hendrick Thobias. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Wood sculpture, Makonde.
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Wood sculpture, Makonde. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Kingdon, Zachary, 1962- Host of devils 0415277272 (DLC) 2001048459 (OCoLC)47892580 |
| ISBN |
9781136476662 (electronic book) |
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1136476660 (electronic book) |
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0415277272 |
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9780415277273 |
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