| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 251 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Series |
Studies in visual culture ; volume 2 |
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Studies in visual culture ; v. 2.
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| Contents |
1. The Makonde. The origins of Makonde ethnic identity. The regime of the Companhia do Nyassa. The cotton regime, 1938-61. FRELIMO and the liberation struggle. The Makonde diaspora in Tanzania -- 2. Cosmology and the body. Cosmology and power. Mapiko masquerade. The paradox of the dancing dead. Tattooing: the "mask of defiance" Conclusion: mastery in the world -- 3. Carvers and patrons. The 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 |
| Summary |
Annotation A Host of Devilsprovides an in-depth account of the background, origin and development of the spirit figure sculptures which emerged during colonial times among the Makonde people of Mozambique. The creation of such works is shown to connect with a regional system of knowledge and practice, within which spirits function as a format for expression. The book describes the ways in which the sculpture emerged, as well as the author's experience of learning how to carve |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 236-243) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Wood sculpture, Makonde.
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ART -- Sculpture & Installation.
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Wood sculpture, Makonde
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Holzplastik
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Teufel Motiv
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Makonde (volk)
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Houtsnijkunst.
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Plastieken.
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Geesten.
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Ostafrika
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Makonde.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781136476662 |
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1136476660 |
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9781315015361 |
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1315015366 |
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0415277272 |
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9780415277273 |
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9781136476808 |
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1136476806 |
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9781136476730 |
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1136476733 |
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0415511011 |
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9780415511018 |
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