| Publication |
London, Lerner Books, 2008.
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| Description |
63pBlue Spine
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| Series |
Exploring cultural traditions
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| Summary/Abstract |
Opens a window into the meaning and significance of African mask making, exploring its beauty and mystery.
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| Contents |
Introduction to masks
Masks of Africa -
The function of the African mask
How masks are made
Types of masks
Regions of mask-making cultures -
The Western Sudan (Bamana, Bwa, Senufo)
West Africa and the Guinea coast (Dan, We, Guro, Yoruba, Bamum)
Central Africa (Bakwele, Teke, Pende, Kuba, Lega, Chowke, Songhay, Luba)
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
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| Standard Number |
9781580133739 Pb.
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